Software Engineer Software Developer Salaries

Software Engineer Software Developer salaries in Hong Kong

Base pay
HK$20K - HK$33K/mo
HK$25K/moAverage base pay
Additional salary
HK$2K/moAverage
HK$1K - HK$3K/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
Software Developer
1-3 Years
HK$254K - HK$296K/yr
Kwai Fong
HK$254K - HK$296K/yr
Software Developer
1-3 Years
HK$455K/yr
HK$455K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$455K/yr
HK$455K • HK$0
Software Developer
1-3 Years
HK$311K/yr
HK$287K • HK$24K
Hong Kong
HK$311K/yr
HK$287K • HK$24K
Software Developer
1-3 Years
HK$256K - HK$296K/yr
Hong Kong
HK$256K - HK$296K/yr
Software Developer
4-6 Years
HK$252K/yr
HK$252K • HK$0
Kwun Tong, Kowloon City
HK$252K/yr
HK$252K • HK$0
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Software Developer
4-6 Years
HK$70K/yr
HK$33K • HK$37K
Hong Kong
HK$70K/yr
HK$33K • HK$37K
Software Developer
1-3 Years
HK$279K/yr
HK$279K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$279K/yr
HK$279K • HK$0
Software Developer
4-6 Years
HK$788K/yr
HK$788K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$788K/yr
HK$788K • HK$0
Software Developer
1-3 Years
HK$146K/yr
HK$146K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$146K/yr
HK$146K • HK$0
Software Developer
4-6 Years
HK$46K - HK$54K/yr
Hong Kong
HK$46K - HK$54K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Software Developer salaries

The average salary for a Software Developer is HK$29,008 per year or HK$14 per hour in Hong Kong, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to HK$73,565 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Hong Kong is between HK$21,667 (25th percentile) and HK$40,438 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 467 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developer employees in Hong Kong as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Developer in Hong Kong is HK$40,438 per year, HK$3,370 per month or HK$19 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Developer in Hong Kong is HK$21,667 per year, HK$1,806 per month or HK$10 per hour.
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.