BUSINESSSCMP CHINA
Salary growth for Hong Kong degree graduates slows to 5-year low
Salary growth for Hong Kong degree graduates slowed to a five-year low in 2025, with average annual earnings rising by 2% to HK$28,000 (US$3,570) per month. Underemployment hit a record high, according to data released by the University Grants Committee.
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