Hong Kong ยท Calculator
Hong Kong take-home pay calculator 2026-27
Single employee, no dependants, Hong Kong tax resident, monthly salary paid evenly over the year of assessment 2026/27 (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027), no bonus, no other income, only the basic allowance and the MPF mandatory-contribution deduction. Salaries tax computed at progressive rates (the standard rate is lower only above about HK$2.15M a year; see notes). Employee is a member of an MPF scheme (local hire; expatriates covered by an overseas scheme may be exempt from MPF). Salaries tax and MPF are the same for local and expatriate employees; there is no separate expatriate regime.
Take-home pay by monthly salary
| Monthly salary | Employee contributions | Income tax | Take-home | Employer cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK$25,000 | HK$1,250 | HK$667 | HK$23,083 | HK$26,250 |
| HK$45,000 | HK$1,500 | HK$3,841 | HK$39,659 | HK$46,500 |
| HK$80,000 | HK$1,500 | HK$9,791 | HK$68,709 | HK$81,500 |
| HK$150,000 | HK$1,500 | HK$21,691 | HK$126,809 | HK$151,500 |
Questions
What is the take-home pay on HK$45,000 a month in Hong Kong?
After employee contributions of HK$1,500 and tax of HK$3,841, take-home pay is HK$39,659 a month. The employer's total cost is HK$46,500, 1.03 times the salary.
What does the calculator assume?
Single employee, no dependants, Hong Kong tax resident, monthly salary paid evenly over the year of assessment 2026/27 (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027), no bonus, no other income, only the basic allowance and the MPF mandatory-contribution deduction. Salaries tax computed at progressive rates (the standard rate is lower only above about HK$2.15M a year; see notes). Employee is a member of an MPF scheme (local hire; expatriates covered by an overseas scheme may be exempt from MPF). Salaries tax and MPF are the same for local and expatriate employees; there is no separate expatriate regime.