Data Engineer Salaries

Data Engineer salaries in Hong Kong

Base pay
HK$22K - HK$38K/mo
HK$30K/moAverage base pay
Additional salary
HK$3K/moAverage
HK$2K - HK$5K/moRange
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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
HK$256K/yr
HK$256K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$256K/yr
HK$256K • HK$0
Data Engineer
7-9 Years
HK$618K/yr
HK$618K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$618K/yr
HK$618K • HK$0
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
HK$38K/yr
HK$38K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$38K/yr
HK$38K • HK$0
Data Engineer
4-6 Years
HK$847K - HK$986K/yr
Hong Kong
HK$847K - HK$986K/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
HK$410K - HK$478K/yr
Hong Kong
HK$410K - HK$478K/yr
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Data Engineer
4-6 Years
HK$567K - HK$663K/yr
Hong Kong
HK$567K - HK$663K/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
HK$254K - HK$296K/yr
Hong Kong
HK$254K - HK$296K/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
HK$30K - HK$34K/yr
Hong Kong
HK$30K - HK$34K/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
HK$361K/yr
HK$361K • HK$0
Kwun Tong, Kowloon City
HK$361K/yr
HK$361K • HK$0
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
HK$339K/yr
HK$339K • HK$0
Kwai Fong
HK$339K/yr
HK$339K • HK$0

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Frequently asked questions about Data Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Data Engineer is HK$32,880 per year or HK$16 per hour in Hong Kong, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to HK$54,667 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Hong Kong is between HK$24,813 (25th percentile) and HK$42,911 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 130 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Engineer employees in Hong Kong as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Data Engineer in Hong Kong is HK$42,911 per year, HK$3,576 per month or HK$21 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Data Engineer in Hong Kong is HK$24,813 per year, HK$2,068 per month or HK$12 per hour.
Data engineering salaries are high, reflecting the demand for their skillset and the barriers to entry. A bachelor’s in engineering, mathematics or computer science is required, although many firms strongly prefer candidates with internship experience, as well as a masters degree or PhD in a relevant field. Once hired, data engineers typically work full-time and are paid a salary with full benefits. Successful data engineers can transition into a project manager role.