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Working in Hong Kong - salary ranges

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Wed, 2002-12-18 22:39
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Dear Planning Planet,

I was fortunate enough to have worked on assignment in Hong Kong recently and Im considering moving there from Sydney.

Could anyone from Planning Planet advise on what the suitable HK salary ranges are?

Ive seven years of experience in construction overall, with the previous three spent in claims work. Prior to this I worked for three years in on-site construction management as well as a year in a design office.

Ill most likely seek HK construction claims work but Im keen to make the transition to project management.

Thanking you all and best wishes for the festive season,

Adrian.
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Tue, 2003-07-08 00:53
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Nigel Taylor
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Hi, i worked in HK 2000 to 2002. Accomadation allowence was in the order of USD4,500/month for a modern 2 bed appartment (very small), but with good facilities on HK island in Wan Chai, by living out of the city at say the gold coast you can find cheaper and bigger places.

Salary was in the order of USD80k seems a lot but this is a real expensive place to live. Also there is normally a 15% annual bonus. Note that tax in HK is usually in the order of 12 to 15% after allowences, tax is usually paid in arrears by yourself so you need to plan for it.

One word of warning, make sure you have good medical insurance cover, the cost of medical treatment is very high and local coverage does not usually cover the full cost.

Hope this helps.
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Tue, 2003-02-04 01:48
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Richard Beazley
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Adrian,
Im a planner in HK... have been here since 94....
on Railway projects... which now the airport is finished is the biggest source of planning jobs...
dont know how many replies youve had.. but if I can help let me know..rmbeazley@kcrc.com
a couple of hints....
Paper qualifications count for a LOT here... degree, professional institutions etc...
HK is expensive (especially rent) if you dont have a job... the longer your commute, the cheaper your rent.. can get a place for as little as HK$3000 a month or as much as $40,000 a month...
salaries vary a lot... normally higher with client organisations... KCRC, MTRC etc..you can get up to $80,000 a month, depending on qualifications etc...but the trend is DOWNWARDS... FAST....
theres a lot of bias now, in favour of locals... be warned! unless you speak fluent chinese...!!!
you need a work visa... which normally your employer will handle...but you are competing with others who dont need one !
Timing is important...as always
good luck
Richard
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