Frequently asked questions about Data Scientist salaries
The average salary for a Data Scientist is HK$37,667 per year or HK$18 per hour, with top earners making up to HK$68,417 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from HK$26,588 (25th percentile) to HK$51,833 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 179 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Scientist employees.
The highest salary for a Data Scientist is HK$51,833 per year, HK$4,319 per month or HK$25 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Data Scientist is HK$26,588 per year, HK$2,216 per month or HK$13 per hour.
As demand for their services has grown over the past decade, data scientist salaries have increased rapidly. They are likely to continue growing as the digitalisation of the economy continues. Junior data scientists will start at an average salary slightly above the national average, but within a few years of experience can expect to earn well above average. Those in leadership or chief scientist roles will earn the highest salaries.
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