🇭🇰 Employee cost calculator Hong Kong

Employers in Hong Kong pay 5% in mandatory contributions on top of gross salary. On a $60,000 salary that makes the true annual cost $65,148 through Hire with Columbus, including our flat EOR fee from $179 per month.

Gross salary$60,000
Employer contributions (5%)$3,000
Hire with Columbus fee (from $179/month)$2,148
Total annual cost$65,148

That is $5,429 per month, roughly 9% on top of gross salary.

Itemized employer contributions

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Employment facts for Hong Kong

Statutory annual leave
7 days
Public holidays
15 days
Typical notice period
4.3 weeks
Typical severance
15.4 weeks
13th-month salary
none

Contribution rates based on verified sources as of 2026-01-01. Estimates only; exact costs depend on region, sector and salary caps. We confirm exact numbers before you hire.