Hong Kong · Civil Service Pay Scales · FY 2026
MOD1 Pay Scale Salary
Model Scale 1 — a separate scale for the lowest-paid positions.
2026 salary range
HK$185,940 – HK$237,060
Annual base in HKD (HK$). Excludes locality pay, allowances, and performance bonuses.
Step-by-step pay table
| Point | Annual | Monthly (approx) | Hourly (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HK$185,940 | HK$15,495 | HK$89 |
| 2 | HK$190,080 | HK$15,840 | HK$91 |
| 3 | HK$193,980 | HK$16,165 | HK$93 |
| 4 | HK$198,240 | HK$16,520 | HK$95 |
| 5 | HK$202,380 | HK$16,865 | HK$97 |
| 6 | HK$206,400 | HK$17,200 | HK$99 |
| 7 | HK$210,660 | HK$17,555 | HK$101 |
| 8 | HK$214,560 | HK$17,880 | HK$103 |
| 9 | HK$218,760 | HK$18,230 | HK$105 |
| 10 | HK$223,140 | HK$18,595 | HK$107 |
| 11 | HK$227,520 | HK$18,960 | HK$109 |
| 12 | HK$232,260 | HK$19,355 | HK$112 |
| 13 | HK$237,060 | HK$19,755 | HK$114 |
Hourly computed assuming 2,080 annual working hours. Actual hourly rates on official tables may differ slightly.
Frequently asked
How much does a MOD1 make in the Hong Kong federal government?
A MOD1 in the Hong Kong federal civil service earns between HK$185,940 and HK$237,060 per year in 2026, before locality adjustments, allowances, and bonuses. These figures are published by Civil Service Bureau (CSB).
Is the MOD1 pay scale the same in every agency?
The base pay scale is set centrally by Civil Service Bureau (CSB) and applied uniformly across eligible federal employers, but agency-specific supplements, locality pay, and bargaining agreements can produce meaningful differences in take-home pay.
Where does this data come from?
Directly from Civil Service Bureau (CSB) at https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html. Each page on FedSalary carries the retrieval date and a link back to the primary source.