HKMA 2026 Pay Review

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (25 March) the results of the 2026 annual pay review. The review was undertaken by the Governance Sub-Committee (GSC) of the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee (EFAC). The GSC’s recommendations have been approved by the Financial Secretary through EFAC.

The Financial Secretary has approved that the Fixed Pay of the HKMA staff will be adjusted upward by a general increase of 2.65%, where an allocation of 1.35% of Fixed Pay is set aside for awarding good performers. Variable Pay equivalent to 20.04% of Total Pay will also be paid to staff on the basis of their performance in 2025. Variable Pay is a one-off payment to staff who have attained or exceeded the required level of performance.

The Financial Secretary determines the pay adjustment of HKMA staff each year having regard to the recommendations made to him by the GSC through EFAC, GSC’s assessment of the performance of the HKMA in the preceding year, the pay-survey findings of the financial sector conducted by independent human resources consultants and any other relevant factors.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority
25 March 2026