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.
Data signals
What the numbers say
The pay band
A data scientist in Hong Kong typically earns around 686,624 HKD (mid-market), with most offers between 529,681 HKD and 902,420 HKD.
What it nets and supports
After local tax the mid-market figure nets about 45,775 HKD/month — enough to support a premium lifestyle in Hong Kong.
Versus the New York benchmark
Pay for this role in Hong Kong runs about 50% of the New York rate before adjusting for cost of living.
Estimated band
Data scientist gross salary in Hong Kong
Local-currency band derived from a $87,500 NYC P50 anchor × 0.50 city multiplier × 7.8471 HKD/USD.
What HK$686,624 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? |
|---|---|---|
| PremiumBest fit | HK$42,757 | Yes |
| Comfortable | HK$34,838 | Yes |
| Balanced | HK$29,122 | Yes |
| Frugal | HK$23,407 | 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
FAQ
- What is a good data scientist salary in Hong Kong?
- The typical data scientist band in Hong Kong runs 529,681 HKD–902,420 HKD gross per year, with a median around 686,624 HKD. At or above the median is a strong offer — the P50 here supports a premium lifestyle on our cost model.
- How much does a data scientist take home after tax in Hong Kong?
- On the median 686,624 HKD gross, take-home is about 45,775 HKD per month (549,299 HKD/year) after Hong Kong's effective income tax and social security.
- Is 686,624 HKD a good data scientist salary in Hong Kong?
- Yes — it's the local median and covers a premium lifestyle for a single person, with about 7% headroom over that tier's cost.