HK Labour Market
May 2026 — Census & Statistics Department
Unemployment Rate
3%
↓ from 3.1%
👥
Labour Force
3,698K
✅
Employed
3,588K
97% of workforce
📋
Unemployed
111K
Actively seeking
💰
Median Monthly
20,800
HKD / month
📈 Unemployment Rate Trend
%
💰 Median Monthly Wage by Sector
HKD
🏭 Employment Share by Sector
🔍 Job Vacancies by Sector
Full Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Employed | Median Wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance & Banking | 282,400 | 42,800 | → |
| Import/Export Trade | 414,800 | 24,200 | ↓ |
| Retail | 268,600 | 16,400 | ↓ |
| Accommodation & F&B | 228,400 | 14,800 | ↑ |
| Construction | 152,600 | 28,400 | → |
| IT & Technology | 142,800 | 38,600 | ↑ |
| Healthcare | 198,400 | 32,400 | ↑ |
| Education | 172,600 | 26,800 | → |
| Transport & Logistics | 214,800 | 22,400 | ↑ |
| Professional Services | 196,200 | 46,800 | → |