Data scientist · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Data scientist salary in Hong Kong — typical band and what it buys
Mid-senior data scientist building production analytics, experimentation systems, or applied ML.
Estimated band
Data scientist gross salary in Hong Kong
Local-currency band derived from a $87,500 NYC P50 anchor × 0.50 city multiplier × 7.8241 HKD/USD.
What HK$684,606 gross buys you in Hong Kong
Net after Hong Kong's effective payroll deduction, mapped to Mundevo's lifestyle tiers.
Required monthly net at each tier in Hong Kong
Where the P50 salary lands across Mundevo's four lifestyle tiers.
| Tier | Required net / month | Your P50 net covers it? |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | HK$62,378 | No |
| Comfortable | HK$49,900 | No |
| BalancedBest fit | HK$41,000 | Yes |
| Frugal | HK$32,100 | Yes |
Who this band describes
The data scientist band covers mid-to-senior ICs (4-7 years experience). Modern usage of the title spans applied ML, experimentation/causal inference, and production analytics — the bands are similar across these specializations.
Pay is highest at tech companies with mature data platforms and at quant-driven trading/finance firms. Mid-band: enterprise SaaS, large consumer brands building in-house analytics teams, and consultancies. Pure-research data-science roles (without engineering production responsibility) tend to pay 10-15% below the band shown.
Common employer types at this band: Tech product companies, Quant/finance, Enterprise SaaS, Consumer platforms, Consultancies.
Cross-check before negotiation
Mundevo's band is derived, not surveyed. For an offer conversation, anchor on at least one of these.
- Levels.fyi — strong coverage at public tech companies
- Glassdoor — broader market view
- KDnuggets / data-science surveys — annual global snapshots