Hong Kong professionals expect significant salary increases

Surveys indicate that many professionals in Hong Kong can expect pay rises this year, with over a third projected to receive increases of up to 2.4% and some as high as 5%. This marks an improvement from 2024, despite a pay freeze for civil servants and ongoing economic challenges. International recruitment agency Hays reported that 77% of surveyed professionals anticipate salary increases, with only 20% of organizations not planning adjustments.