How much does a Software Developer make?

The average salary for a Software Developer is HK$27,042 per year or HK$13 per hour, with top earners making up to HK$58,333 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from HK$20,833 (25th percentile) to HK$39,250 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 468 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Software Developer?

The highest salary for a Software Developer is HK$39,250 per year, HK$3,271 per month or HK$19 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Developer?

The lowest salary for a Software Developer is HK$20,833 per year, HK$1,736 per month or HK$10 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Software Developers?

Software developers are paid well above average once they are experienced in their field. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they make. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive high salaries, which can reach over six figures. Pay is expected to grow as digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

Software Engineer Developer Salaries

Software Engineer Developer salaries in Hong Kong

Base pay

HK$20K - HK$35K/mo

HK$25K/moAverage base pay

Additional salary

HK$2K/moAverage

HK$833 - HK$4K/moRange

About our data

Last updated 30 Apr 2025468 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Software Engineer

HK$239K–HK$635K/yr

Senior Software Engineer

HK$400K–HK$871K/yr

Principal Software Engineer

HK$78K–HK$100K/yr

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HK$21K - HK$26K/mo Total pay

HK$22K Median

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HK$20K - HK$29K/mo Total pay

HK$26K Median

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HK$3K - HK$27K/mo Total pay

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HK$21K - HK$27K/mo Total pay

HK$23K Median

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HK$22K - HK$25K/mo Total pay

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Recent salaries shared by Software Engineer Developer

50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Software Developer

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1-3 Years

HK$34K/mo

(HK$34K • HK$0)

Hong Kong

submitted on 21 Sept 2025

HK$34K/mo

HK$34K • HK$0

Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

HK$14K - HK$16K/mo

Hong Kong

submitted on 9 Sept 2025

HK$14K - HK$16K/mo

Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

HK$28K - HK$33K/mo

Hong Kong

submitted on 5 Sept 2025

HK$28K - HK$33K/mo

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Software Developer

|

1-3 Years

HK$8K - HK$9K/mo

Hong Kong

submitted on 1 Sept 2025

HK$8K - HK$9K/mo

Software Developer

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7-9 Years

HK$46K - HK$54K/mo

Hong Kong

submitted on 30 Aug 2025

HK$46K - HK$54K/mo

Software Developer

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4-6 Years

HK$3K - HK$3K/mo

Hong Kong

submitted on 25 Aug 2025

HK$3K - HK$3K/mo

Software Developer

|

4-6 Years

HK$36K/mo

(HK$36K • HK$0)

Hong Kong

submitted on 19 Aug 2025

HK$36K/mo

HK$36K • HK$0

Software Developer

|

7-9 Years

HK$18K - HK$22K/mo

Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon City

submitted on 16 Aug 2025

HK$18K - HK$22K/mo

Software Developer

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15+ Years

HK$62K - HK$71K/mo

Hong Kong

submitted on 14 Aug 2025

HK$62K - HK$71K/mo

Software Developer

|

4-6 Years

HK$61K/mo

(HK$56K • HK$5K)

Hong Kong

submitted on 12 Aug 2025

HK$61K/mo

HK$56K • HK$5K

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