Hong Kong civil servants could receive a salary rise of up to 4.12 per cent this year, according to preliminary pay trend survey results, subject to final approval by the Executive Council.The survey findings, based on data from 104 private companies and released on Thursday, suggest pay increases of 4.12 per cent for senior civil servants, 2.64 per cent for middle-ranking staff and 1.17 per cent for junior employees.When asked whether a pay rise for public servants following the deadly Tai Po fire would trigger public backlash, Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan stressed that most civil servants were professional, efficient and devoted.
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Hong Kong civil servants could see pay rise of up to 4.12%, survey shows
A preliminary pay trend survey in Hong Kong suggests civil servants could see salary increases this year, with potential rises ranging from 1.17% for junior staff to 4.12% for senior employees. These figures are based on data from 104 private companies and require final approval from the Executive Council.
Matthew ChengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-28 · 04:21 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A preliminary pay trend survey in Hong Kong suggests civil servants could see salary increases this year, with potential rises ranging from 1.17% for junior staff to 4.12% for senior employees. These figures are based on data from 104 private companies and require final approval from the Executive Council. The survey results were released on Thursday. In response to a question about public reaction to a pay rise following the Tai Po fire, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan, emphasized the professionalism and dedication of most civil servants.
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Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan stressed that most civil servants were professional, efficient and devoted.
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