jobsdb compensation and benefit survey report 2012

JobsDB Compensation and Benefit Survey Report 2012

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………

Scope and methodology ………………………………………………………………………..

Definition …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Chart Size of participating companies

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CONTENT

1. Hiring plan and market expectation

Chart Hiring plan comparison (Quarterly)

1.1 Hiring plan in coming three months……………………………………………………...9

1.2 Predicted change in head count of companies………………………………………...

Chart Predicted change in head count in 2012

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2. Pay adjustment prediction in 2011

Chart Predicted adjustment in 2012 compared with 2011

2.3 Pay adjustment – by company size…………………………………………………….

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Chart Predicted change in head count in 2012

1.3 Expectation on employment market in 2012……………………………………............

Chart Expectation on employment market in 2012

Chart Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – by company size

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2.1 Predicted adjustment in 2012 compared with 2011…………………………………… 12

2.2 Distribution of pay adjustment prediction in 2012…………………………………….

Chart Distribution of monthly salary adjustment in 2012

CONTENT (con’t)

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20-21

22-23

24-25

2.6 Pay adjustment – by job positions …………………………………………………….

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Accounting ………………………………...

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Banking / Finance………………………….

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Clerical / Secretarial / Operations …………..

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Design……………………………………..

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2.4 Pay adjustment – by business sectors………………………………………………..

Chart Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – by business sectors

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2.5 Pay adjustment – by job functions……………………………………………………..

Chart Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – by job functions

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24-25

26-27

28-29

30-31

32-33

34-35

36-37

38-39

40-41

……………………………………..

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Engineering………………………………...

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Executive / General Management …………..

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Human Resources & Administration ………..

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Information Technology …………………….

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Shipping / Logistics…..…………….……….

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Marketing…………………………………..

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Merchandising…….……….……………….

Chart Monthly salary adjustment in 2012 – Sales …….……….……..……..………….


3. Bonuses

Chart Percentage of companies providing performance bonus in 2011

Chart Percentage of companies providing guaranteed performance bonus in 2011

CONTENT (con’t)

3.1.1. Performance bonus in 2011 – by company size………………………. ….…….

3.1.2. Expected performance bonus in 2012 – by company size

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Chart Comparison of performance bonus provided in 2011 & 2012

– by company size…………………………. ….…………………………….

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3.1.3. Performance bonus in 2011 – by business sectors………………………. ……

3.1.4. Expected performance bonus in 2012 – by business sectors

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3.1 Performance bonus……………………………………………………...........................

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3.1.4. Expected performance bonus in 2012 – by business sectors


– by business sectors…………………………. ….…………………………… 46

3.1.5. Performance bonus in 2011 – by employee levels………………………. ….….

3.1.6. Expected performance bonus in 2012 – by employee levels

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– by employee levels…………………………. ….……………………………. 48

Chart Percentage of companies providing double pay in 2011

Chart Percentage of companies providing guaranteed double pay in 2011

493.2 Double pay……………………………………………………...........................................

CONTENT (con’t)

3.2.3. Double pay in 2011 – by business sectors………………………. ….…………….

3.2.4. Expected double pay in 2012 – by business sectors

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Chart Comparison of double pay provided in 2011 & 2012

– by business sectors…………………………. ….………………………….. 53

3.2.5. Double pay in 2011 – by employee levels………………………. ….……………… 54

3.2.1. Double pay in 2011 – by company size………………………. ….………………...

3.2.2. Expected double pay in 2012 – by company size

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– by company size…………………………. ….…………………………….. 51

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4. Benefits…………………………………………………………………………………………


3.2.5. Double pay in 2011 – by employee levels………………………. ….………………

3.2.6. Expected double pay in 2012 – by employee levels

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– by employee levels…………………………. ….…………………………... 55

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Introduction

To assist HR professionals devise their human resources plans for next year, JobsDB

conducted a Compensation & Benefit Survey at the end of 2011. The most updated

information from 144 corporations of different business sectors in Hong Kong is obtained. A

report is compiled, giving valuable prediction on salary trend and benefit adjustment for

2012.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this report is for reference only. Whilst JobsDB endeavors to ensure the accuracy of the information in this report, no

express or implied warranty is given by JobsDB as to the accuracy of the information. JobsDB shall not be liable for any damages (including, without

limitation, damages for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise from the use of or inability to use this report, or any

material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this report or any such material.


Scope and methodology

1. ObjectiveThe aim of this survey is to collect information on the pay trend of full-time salaried employees working in different business sectors inHong Kong between 2011 and 2012. Besides, information on various types of benefits was also collected for analysis. These findingswill help companies make informed hiring decisions, and pay/benefit adjustment on the current staff.

2. Survey coverageThe survey covered 144 companies from 24 business sectors. Only full-time salaried employees working in Hong Kong were surveyed.Expatriates, part-time and temporary employees were excluded. Among the surveyed companies, 57% of the companies employ less than 50 staff, 22% employ 50-100 staff, 10% employ 101-200 staff, 8% employ 201-500 staff, and 3% employ more than 500 staff.

201 - 500 employees8%

More than 500 employees

3%

Size of participating companies(Number of participating companies: 144)


Less than 50 employees

57%



8%

Scope and Methodology (con’t)

3. Datum Point

Basic monthly salary (excluding any bonuses, but including commission) of surveyed companies as at 1 September 2011 was recordedand predicted adjustment of basic monthly salary in 2012 was captured. The compensation and benefits in 2011 and 2012 were alsosurveyed.

4. Data Collection Method

The survey was conducted through an online questionnaire. Companies were invited to fill in the questionnaire through e-mail from 20October to 3 November 2011.

5. Data Analysis

Surveyed companies were requested to provide data of basic monthly salary of each job position in 2011, predicted salary adjustmentof each job position in 2012 and compensation and/or benefits provided.

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of each job position in 2012 and compensation and/or benefits provided.

The data was analyzed to determine the “average”, “median”, “25th percentile”, “75th percentile”, or “percentage” for basic monthlysalary, predicted salary adjustment, annual leave, performance bonus and double pay. For other compensation or benefits, “percentage”was to be determined.

Separate analyses were carried out by grouping the surveyed companies according to their business sectors or companies size, orgrouping the job positions according to their job functions.


Definitions

Basic monthly salary (HK$): the present monthly salary excluding any bonuses (both guaranteed and non-guaranteed bonuses) butincluding commission in a particular job position. The present salary was recorded as at 1 September 2011

Predicted adjustment (%): the predicted adjustment of a basic monthly salary in a particular job position in 2012

Employees: it refers to those full-time salaried employees working in Hong Kong only. Expatriates, part-time and temporary employeesare excluded

Employee level: employees are grouped into four categories based on their field’s experience:1. Top / senior management2. Middle management / non-managerial professionals3. Supervisory / officers4. Clerical / frontline

Average: a mathematical average of a set of data values (basic monthly salaries, percentage adjustments, number of annual leave, and

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Average: a mathematical average of a set of data values (basic monthly salaries, percentage adjustments, number of annual leave, andperformance bonus or double pay). Arithmetic average will not be provided when number of the data values used in calculation is 5or less.

Median: a middle number of a set of data values (basic monthly salaries, percentage adjustments, number of annual leave andperformance bonus or double pay) which divides the whole set into halves.Median will not be provided when number of the data values used in calculation is 5 or less.

25th percentile (1st quartile): it is the number of a set data values (basic monthly salaries, percentage adjustments, number of annualleave and performance bonus or double pay) which cuts off the lowest 25% of data.

75th percentile (3rd quartile): it is the number of a set data values (basic monthly salaries, percentage adjustments, number of annualleave and performance bonus or double pay) which cuts off the highest 25% of data.

Inter-quartile Range (Q-range): the difference between the data values at the 25th and 75th percentiles and is a measure of statisticaldispersion


1. Hiring plan and market expectation

1.1 Hiring plan in coming three monthsAmong the respondents, 56% said they will hire staff in the coming three months. This percentage is dropped by12%

compared with Q2 2011 (68% said they will hire staff) and decreased by 7% compared with the same period last year (Q3

2010: 63%). On the other hand, 26% of respondents said they will freeze head count, which is 12% higher than Q2 2011.

Only 1% of respondents will cut head count.

60%

70%

80%

Hiring plan comparison (Quarterly)


Q3 2010 Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011

We will hire staff 63% 64% 71% 68% 56%

We will cut head count 2% 1% 3% 2% 1%

We will freeze head count 14% 18% 12% 14% 26%

No plan yet 22% 17% 14% 16% 17%

0%

10%

20%

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40%

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1.2 Predicted change in head count of companies

In terms of predicted change in head count of companies, 59% of companies predicted to have an overall increase in head

count in 2012. 35% of companies expected to keep the same head count and 6% predicted a decrease in head count.

Predicted change in head count in 2012


Increase in head count59%

Decrease in head count6%

No change in head count35%

1.3 Expectation on employment market in 2012When asked about the expectation on Hong Kong’s employment market in 2012, 21% of the surveyed companies think

that the employment market will be more active than 2011, while 35% think that it will be less active. 29% think that the

condition will be about the same as in 2011.

More active than 201121%

Not sure15%

Expectation on employment market in 2012


21%

Less active than 201135%

About the same as 201129%

2. Pay adjustment prediction in 2012

2.1 Predicted adjustment in 2012 compared with 2011More than half (51%) of the respondents predicted that the salary adjustment will be higher in 2012 than 2011, while only

10% of respondents predicted a lower adjustment . 39% of respondents predicted that the salary adjustment will remain at

the same level in 2011 and 2012. Among the respondents who think the employment market will be more active in 2012,

73% predicted a higher salary adjustment in 2012. Among the respondents who think the employment market will be less

active in 2012, 24% predicted a lower salary adjustment, while 31% still predicted a higher salary adjustment.

Predicted adjustment in 2012 compared with 2011

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Higher than 201151%

Lower than 201110%

About the same as in 2011

39%

2.2 Distribution of pay adjustment prediction in 201216% of employees will have a salary freeze in 2012. 84% of employees will have a pay rise, including 14% of employees

having a salary increase of more than 5%. No pay fall is reported.

36%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

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Distribution of monthly salary adjustment in 2012

84%

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16%

1% 1%

20%

13%

5%

9%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

0% 0.1-1% 1.1-2% 2.1-3% 3.1-4% 4.1-5% 5.1-6% More than 6%

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% of adjustment

2.3 Pay adjustment – by company sizeIn terms of company size, companies with less than 100 staff is reported to have the highest average increase of monthly

salary in 2012 (4.5%). Companies with more than 500 staff have the lowest average increase of monthly salary (2.9%). The

average salary adjustment among all companies is 4.1%.

4.5% 4.5%

3.8% 3.8%

3.5%

4.0%

4.5%

5.0%

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2012 - by company size

Overall adjustment = 4.1%


2.9%

0.0%

0.5%

1.0%

1.5%

2.0%

2.5%

3.0%

Less than 50 50 - 100 101 - 200 201 - 500 More than 500

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no. of employee

2.4 Pay adjustment – by business sectorsIn terms of business sectors, medical / pharmaceutical is reported to have the highest average increase of monthly salary in

2012 (6.2%), followed by health & beauty care (6.1%). The average salary adjustment among all business sectors is 4.1%.

3.8%

4.3%

3.3%

4.8%

4.1%

4.9%4.7%

3.8%

4.3%4.1%

5.0%

6.1%

5.0%

3.3%

5.1%

3.2%

6.2%

5.0%

4.2% 4.2%

2.6%3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

7.0%

% o

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stm

ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2012 - by business sectors


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Remarks: Industries with less than 2 companies or 10 employees were not included.


1.5%1.3%

0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

% o

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ent

2.5 Pay adjustment – by job functionsIn terms of job functions, design is expected to have the highest salary increase (5.6%), followed by banking / finance

(4.6%). The overall average across all job functions is 4.1%.

4.1%

4.6%

4.1%

5.6%

3.2%

3.8%

4.4%4.3% 4.3%

4.5%

4.0%

3.1%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

% o

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ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2012 - by job functions



Remarks: Job functions with less than 8 companies were not included.

0.0%

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2.6 Pay adjustment – by job positionsIn terms of job positions, the highest average salary increase is observed in art / design director (7.6%), followed by senior

designer (6.5%) and assistant HR officer (6.0%). In all job positions, none of them has recorded a salary freeze nor a

downward average salary adjustment.

•Accounting

•Banking / Finance

•Clerical / Secretarial / Operations

•Design

•Engineering

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•Executive / General Management

•Human Resources & Administration

•Information Technology

•Shipping / Logistics

•Marketing

•Merchandising

•Sales


83,247

73,057

86,205

76,101

40,165

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

HK

$

Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary(Accounting - by job positions)

2011 2012

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2011

Average 83,247 73,057 38,428 30,397 23,013 16,836 12,413

Median 85,000 60,000 37,250 27,800 20,000 16,450 11,800

Q-range 50,000 – 100,000 45,000 – 80,000 31,625 – 43,950 25,000 – 31,500 19,000 – 27,875 15,000 – 20,000 10,350 – 14,162

2012 Average 86,205 76,101 40,165 31,891 24,009 17,477 12,923

38,428

30,397

23,013

16,836

12,413

40,165

31,891

24,009

17,47712,923

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

CFO / Financial Director

Financial Controller

Accounting / Finance Manager

Chief Accountant Accountant / Senior

Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Accounting Clerk / Officer

4.0%3.9%

4.5%

4.8%

4.2%

3.7%

4.0%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

% o

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stm

ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Accounting - by job positions)



0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

CFO / Financial Director

Financial Controller Accounting / Finance Manager

Chief Accountant Accountant / Senior Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Accounting Clerk / Officer

% o

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ent

19,714

35,714

45,000

20,200

30,833

26,000

20,857

37,714

47,250

21,210

32,375

27,300

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

HK

$Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary

(Banking / Finance - by job positions)

2011 2012

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2011

Average 19,714 35,714 45,000 20,200 14,750 30,833 26,000 15,178

Median 20,000 40,000 47,500 20,000 13,500 35,500 28,000 15,000

Q-range 20,000 – 20,000 30,000 – 40,000 37,500 – 55,000 18,000 – 20,000 12,000 – 16,250 25,250 – 36,000 25,000 – 28,000 15,000 – 15,000

2012 Average 20,857 37,714 47,250 21,210 15,428 32,375 27,300 15,652

14,750 15,17815,428 15,652

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

Corporate Finance

Executive / Associate

Corporate Finance Manager

Compliance Manager

Compliance Officer / Analyst

Compliance Assistant

Senior Research Analyst

Research Analyst

Company Secretary Officer / Assistant

5.7% 5.7%

5.0% 5.0%

4.5%

5.0% 5.0%

3.1%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

% o

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ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Banking / Finance - by job positions)



0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

Corporate Finance

Executive / Associate

Corporate Finance Manager

Compliance Manager

Compliance Officer / Analyst

Compliance Assistant

Senior Research Analyst

Research Analyst

Company Secretary Officer

/ Assistant

% o

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ent

25,395

31,731

21,254

26,409

16,129

33,335

22,401

16,465

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

HK

$

Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary(Clerical / Secretarial / Operations - by job positions)

2011 2012


2011

Average 9,414 10,736 12,532 25,395 15,443 31,731 21,254 15,665 13,386

Median 8,500 8,000 10,000 25,000 15,000 32,000 22,250 15,000 12,000

Q-range 8,255 – 10,000 7,500 – 9,000 9,500 – 11,500 24,000 – 28,750 12,000 – 18,300 27,000 – 35,000 16,250 – 22,500 13,300 – 18,000 10,734 – 15,000

2012 Average 9,749 10,965 12,969 26,409 16,129 33,335 22,401 16,465 13,957

9,41410,736

12,532

15,443 15,665

13,386

9,74910,965

12,969

16,129 16,465

13,957

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

Clerk Office Assistant

Receptionist Executive Secretary

Secretary Operations Manager

Assistant Operations Manager

Operations Officer

Office Administrator

3.5%

2.8%

3.8%

4.1%

4.7%4.9%

5.4%

5.0%

4.3%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

% o

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stm

ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Clerical / Secretarial / Operations - by job positions)



0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

Clerk Office Assistant

Receptionist Executive Secretary

Secretary Operations Manager

Assistant Operations Manager

Operations Officer

Office Administrator

% o

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ent

47,400

22,547

48,002

23,193

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

HK

$

Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary(Design - by job positions)

2011 2012


2011

Average 47,400 22,547 13,588

Median 55,000 18,000 12,000

Q-range 32,000 – 58,000 16,000 – 34,000 12,000 – 13,000

2012 Average 48,002 23,193 14,042

13,58814,042

0

10,000

20,000

Art / Design Director Senior Designer Graphic / Fashion / Interior / Web Designer

7.6%

6.5%

4.9%5.0%

6.0%

7.0%

8.0%

% o

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ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Design - by job positions)



0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

4.0%

Art / Design Director Senior Designer Graphic / Fashion / Interior / Web Designer

% o

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ent

53,900

37,626

24,169

54,468

38,749

24,934

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

HK

$

Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary(Engineering - by job positions)

2011 2012

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2011

Average 53,900 37,626 24,169 19,164 12,917 10,696

Median 46,000 38,105 19,686 15,961 13,000 9,384

Q-range 37,500 – 46,000 38,105 – 38,105 19,686 – 28,000 15,961 – 23,000 10,472 – 13,000 9,384 – 12,000

2012 Average 54,468 38,749 24,934 19,825 13,402 11,019

19,164

12,917

10,696

19,825

13,402

11,019

0

10,000

20,000

Chief Engineer Engineering Manager

Senior Engineer Engineer Assistant Engineer Technician

3.1% 3.1%

3.5%

3.7%

3.1%

2.0%

2.5%

3.0%

3.5%

4.0%

% o

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stm

ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Engineering - by job positions)



1.8%

0.0%

0.5%

1.0%

1.5%

2.0%

Chief Engineer Engineering Manager Senior Engineer Engineer Assistant Engineer Technician

% o

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stm

ent

112,396

90,631

62,685

116,387

94,053

65,300

80,000

100,000

120,000

140,000

HK

$Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary

(Executive / General Management - by job positions)

2011 2012


2011

Average 112,396 90,631 62,685

Median 100,000 90,000 50,000

Q-range 58,750 – 127,500 55,115 – 100,000 40,950 – 56,000

2012 Average 116,387 94,053 65,300

62,685

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

CEO/President Vice President General Manager

3.7%

4.0%

3.8%

2.5%

3.0%

3.5%

4.0%

4.5%

% o

f adju

stm

ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Executive / General Management - by job positions)



0.0%

0.5%

1.0%

1.5%

2.0%

CEO/President Vice President General Manager

% o

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ent

68,756

33,623

49,52646,954

29,717

73,080

34,990

51,65849,074

30,912

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

HK

$

Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary(Human Resources & Administration - by job positions)

2011 2012


2011

Average 68,756 33,623 19,086 14,109 10,681 49,526 20,938 16,270 10,784 46,954 29,717

Median 63,000 33,825 19,500 15,000 10,000 32,500 20,000 15,000 11,000 42,000 18,500

Q-range

44,350 –

73,750

25,000 –

41,000

16,485 –

22,000

13,250 –

15,000

10,000 –

11,750

24,720 –

36,000

17,750 –

22,875

14,600 –

17,000

9,000 –

11,863

26,000 –

67,920

16,625 –

46,625

2012 Average 73,080 34,990 19,991 15,022 11,239 51,658 21,754 16,857 11,201 49,074 30,912

19,086

14,109

10,681

20,938

16,270

10,784

19,991

15,022

11,239

21,754

16,857

11,201

0

10,000

20,000

HR & Administration

Director

HR Manager HR Officer Assistant HR Officer

HR Assistant Administration Manager

Assistant Administration

Manager

Administration Officer

Administration Assistant /

Clerk

Training Manager

Training Officer

5.7%

4.0%

4.6%

6.0%

5.3%

4.4%

3.8%3.6%

3.9%

4.3%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

7.0%

% o

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Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Human Resources & Administration - by job positions)



2.5%

0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

HR & Administration

Director

HR Manager HR Officer Assistant HR Officer

HR Assistant Administration Manager

Assistant Administration

Manager

Administration Officer

Administration Assistant /

Clerk

Training Manager

Training Officer

% o

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ent

52,571

34,518 35,211

22,429

24,809

22,597

53,969

35,61136,786

22,981

25,76323,656

21,753

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

HK

$

Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary(Information Technology - by job positions)

2011 2012

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2011

Average 52,571 34,518 35,211 22,429 24,809 18,241 14,197 22,597 17,938 20,787 16,182

Median 52,000 30,000 36,500 13,000 25,000 16,500 14,000 19,100 18,600 20,770 12,000

Q-range

40,500 –

65,000

25,070 –

42,475

25,000 –

44,053

13,000 –

31,500

18,500 –

28,000

13,000 –

20,903

12,500 –

16,000

13,875 –

35,250

14,750 –

22,125

17,850 –

20,770

10,800 –

16,250

2012 Average 53,969 35,611 36,786 22,981 25,763 19,069 15,008 23,656 18,550 21,753 17,023

22,429

18,241

14,197

22,597

17,938

20,787

16,182

22,981

19,069

15,008

18,550

21,753

17,023

0

10,000

20,000

IT Director IT Manager Project Manager

Architect / Consultant

System Analyst Analyst Programmer

Programmer Systems Support / Network Manager

Network Administrator

Network Engineer

Technical Support

3.1%

4.7%

3.9%

4.5%

5.5%

4.6%

3.3%

4.6%

5.1%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

% o

f adju

stm

ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Information Technology - by job positions)



2.4%

1.6%

0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

IT Director IT Manager Project Manager

Architect / Consultant

System Analyst Analyst Programmer

Programmer Systems Support / Network Manager

Network Administrator

Network Engineer

Technical Support

% o

f adju

stm

ent

38,931

19,021

17,380

39,362

19,30617,723

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

HK

$

Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary(Shipping / Logistics - by job positions)

2011 2012


2011

Average 38,931 19,021 17,380 11,810

Median 38,750 19,000 16,000 12,000

Q-range 27,275 – 48,500 15,000 – 20,000 15,000 – 16,500 10,600 – 12,396

2012 Average 39,362 19,306 17,723 12,148

11,81012,148

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

Shipping Manager / Logistics Manager

Shipping Supervisor / Logistics Supervisor

Shipping / Logistics Officer or Executive

Shipping / Logistics Assistant or Clerk

3.8%

3.5%

5.0%

4.5%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

% o

f adju

stm

ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Shipping / Logistics - by job positions)


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0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

Shipping Manager / Logistics Manager

Shipping Supervisor / Logistics Supervisor

Shipping / Logistics Officer or Executive

Shipping / Logistics Assistant or Clerk

% o

f adju

stm

ent

76,000

49,262

31,596

79,605

51,601

33,007

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

HK

$

Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary(Marketing - by job positions)

2011 2012


2011

Average 76,000 49,262 31,596 27,824 23,600 17,760 12,515

Median 63,000 42,500 30,000 24,100 22,000 16,000 12,000

Q-range 59,500 – 100,000 35,215 – 54,000 25,000 – 38,755 20,000 – 32,400 22,000 – 25,000 14,000 – 18,000 10,000 – 15,000

2012 Average 79,605 51,601 33,007 29,404 24,317 18,579 13,054

31,596

27,824

23,600

17,760

12,515

33,007

29,404

24,317

18,579

13,054

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

Marketing Director Senior Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager Assistant Marketing Manager

Senior Marketing Executive / Officer

Marketing Executive / Officer

Marketing Assistant

4.2%

4.4%

4.8%

5.6%

3.0%

4.7%

4.1%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

% o

f adju

stm

ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Marketing - by job positions)



0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

Marketing Director Senior Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager Assistant Marketing Manager

Senior Marketing Executive / Officer

Marketing Executive / Officer

Marketing Assistant

% o

f adju

stm

ent

40,001

28,174

23,315

41,557

29,333

24,262

15,966

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

HK

$

Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary(Merchandising - by job positions)

2011 2012


2011

Average 40,001 28,174 23,315 15,367 11,294 8,200

Median 35,000 29,200 23,100 15,800 11,413 8,000

Q-range 35,000 – 35,000 29,200 – 29,200 23,100 – 23,100 14,000 – 15,800 10,578 – 11,413 7,000 – 9,000

2012 Average 41,557 29,333 24,262 15,966 11,831 8,430

15,367

11,294

8,200

15,966

11,831

8,430

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

Merchandising Manager

Assistant Merchandising

Manager

Senior Merchandiser Merchandiser Assistant Merchandiser

Merchandising Clerk

4.1%4.1% 4.0%

3.8%

4.8%

3.0%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

% o

f adju

stm

ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Merchandising - by job positions)



0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

Merchandising Manager

Assistant Merchandising

Manager

Senior Merchandiser Merchandiser Assistant Merchandiser Merchandising Clerk

% o

f adju

stm

ent

57,517

42,973

28,44826,861

59,427

44,789

29,39327,86630,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

HK

$

Present (2011) & predicted (2012) average monthly salary(Sales - by job positions)

2011 2012


2011

Average 57,517 42,973 28,448 18,723 16,689 12,130 26,861 22,200

Median 58,000 42,682 29,400 18,700 15,850 10,000 25,000 20,000

Q-range 41,000 – 60,000

31,000 –

45,000 21,000 – 35,000 15,000 – 24,000

11,900 –

20,000 8,400 – 15,000 21,000 – 28,750

18,000 –

28,000

2012 Average 59,427 44,789 29,393 19,387 17,446 12,560 27,866 23,113

18,72316,689

12,130

22,20019,387

17,446

12,560

23,113

0

10,000

20,000

Sales Director Senior Sales Manager

Sales Manager Assistant Sales Manager

Sales Supervisor

Sales Executive / Representative

Senior Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

3.3%

4.0%

3.0% 3.0%

3.8%

2.7%

3.6%

4.0%

2.5%

3.0%

3.5%

4.0%

4.5%

% o

f adju

stm

ent

Percentage of monthly salary adjustment(Sales - by job positions)



0.0%

0.5%

1.0%

1.5%

2.0%

Sales Director Senior Sales Manager

Sales Manager Assistant Sales Manager

Sales Supervisor Sales Executive / Representative

Senior Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

% o

f adju

stm

ent

3. Bonuses

3.1 Performance bonusAmong all companies surveyed, 85% provided performance bonus in 2011 and only 4% of them provided guaranteed

performance bonus.

Companies providing performance bonus in 2011

Yes4%

Companies providing guaranteed performance bonus in 2011


Yes85%

No15%

No96%

3.1.1 Performance bonus in 2011 – by company sizeFor performance bonus, companies with 101 – 200 staff provided the highest average performance bonus in 2011 (1.7

months of the basic salary). The overall performance bonus provided by the surveyed companies is 1.3 months.

3.1.2 Expected performance bonus in 2012 – by company sizeIn 2012, the overall predicted performance bonus is 1.3 months. In terms of company size, companies with 101 – 200 staff

and more than 500 staff reported a decrease in predicted performance bonus, from 1.7 months to 1.5 months and from 0.5

month to 0.1 month of the basic salary respectively. On the other hand, companies with 201 – 500 staff reported an increase

in predicted performance bonus from 1.5 months to 1.9 months of basic salary. Predicted performance bonus for other

companies remains the same as in 2011.


1.1

1.6

1.7

1.5

1.1

1.6

1.5

1.9

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

no. of

month

sComparison of performance bonus provided in 2011 and 2012 - by company size

2011 2012

Overall average (2011) = 1.3 monthsOverall average (2012) = 1.3 months


0.6

0.1

0.0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0


no. of

month

s

no. of employee

3.1.3 Performance bonus in 2011 – by business sectorsFor performance bonus, medical / pharmaceutical provided the highest average performance bonus in 2011 (2.5 months of

the basic salary), followed by financial services (2.2 months) and engineering – others (1.9 months).

3.1.4 Expected performance bonus in 2012 – by business sectorsIn terms of business sectors, medical / pharmaceutical is expected to provide the highest average performance bonus (2.6

months of the basic salary) in 2012. Education reported the highest increase in performance bonus (from 0.2 month to 0.6

month) while engineering – building, civil, construction / quantity survey reported the highest decrease (from 1.0 month to

0.6 month).


1.0

0.8

1.3

1.0 1.0 1.0

1.81.9

2.2

0.7

1.01.1

0.6

1.4

1.0

2.5

1.6

1.0

1.2

1.5 1.5

1.00.9

1.1

1.2

0.6

0.9

0.6

1.1

1.92.0

1.0

1.6

1.1

0.5

1.11.0

2.6

2.0

1.1 1.1

1.6

1.4

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

no. of

month

s

Comparison of performance bonus provided in 2011 and 2012 - by business sectors

2011 2012

Overall average (2011) = 1.3 monthsOverall average (2012) = 1.3 months

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Remarks: Industries with less than 2 surveyed companies or 10 employees were not included.


0.2

0.0

0.5

no. of

month

s

3.1.5 Performance bonus in 2011 - by employee levelsThe overall average amount of performance bonus in 2011 was 1.7 months (of the basic monthly salary) for top / senior

management , 1.3 months for middle management / non-managerial professionals, 1.1 months for supervisory / officers, and

1.0 month for clerical / frontline staff.

3.1.6 Expected performance bonus in 2012 - by employee levelsExcept that the predicted average amount of performance bonus for clerical / frontline staff is decreased from 1.0 month to

0.9 month, performance bonus for all other employee levels in 2012 is expected to be the same compared with 2011.


1.7

1.3

1.1

1.0

1.7

1.3

1.1

0.91.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

no. of

month

s

Comparison of performance bonus provided in 2011 and 2012 - by employee levels

2011 2012

Overall average (2011) = 1.3 monthOverall average (2012) = 1.3 month


0.9

0.0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

Top / Senior Management Middle Management / Non-managerial Professionals

Supervisory / Officers Clerical / Frontline

no. of

month

s

3.2 Double payAmong all companies surveyed, 49% provided double pay in 2011 and 89% of them provided guaranteed double pay.

Companies providing double pay in 2011

No11%

Companies providing guaranteed double pay in 2011


Yes49%

No51%

Yes89%

3.2.1 Double pay in 2011 – by company sizeIn 2011, in terms of company size, companies with less than 50 staff and 101 – 200 provided the highest average amount of

double pay (0.6 month of the basic salary). The overall average of double pay provided by the surveyed companies is 0.5

month.

3.2.2 Expected double pay in 2012 – by company sizeThe predicted double pay in 2012 provided by companies with less than 50 staff and 201 – 500 staff is decreased from 0.6

month to 0.5 month and from 0.5 month to 0.4 month respectively. The double pay for the other companies is predicted to be

the same as in 2011. The predicted overall average of double pay is 0.5 month of basic salary.


0.6

0.4

0.6

0.50.5

0.4

0.6

0.40.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

no. of

month

s

Comparison of double pay provided in 2011 and 2012 - by company size

2011 2012



0.3 0.3

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3


no. of

month

s

no. of employee

3.2.3 Double pay in 2011 – by business sectorsIn 2011, in terms of business sectors, clothing / garment / textile provided the highest average amount of double pay (1.0

month of basic salary).

3.2.4 Expected double pay in 2012 – by business sectorsIn 2012, clothing / garment / textile is predicted to provide the highest average amount of double pay (1.0 month of basic

salary). Most of the business sectors maintain the same average amount of double pay for 2011 and 2012, while property

development reported the highest decrease in double pay (from 0.3 month to 0 month).


0.4

1.0

0.8

0.5

0.7

0.6 0.6

0.8

0.5

0.2

0.4

0.7

0.6

0.8

0.3 0.3

0.6

0.3

0.5

0.4

1.0

0.8

0.5

0.7

0.6 0.6

0.8

0.5

0.2

0.4

0.7

0.5

0.8

0.3

0.6

0.3

0.5

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

no. of

month

s

Comparison of double pay provided in 2011 and 2012 - by business sectors

2011 2012


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Remarks: Industries with less than 2 companies or 10 employees were not included.


0.0 0.0 0.0

0.2

0.0 0.0 0.0

0.2

0.00.0

0.2

3.2.5 Double pay in 2011 – by employee levelsIn 2011, the overall average amount of double pay for all employee levels was 0.5 month (of the basic monthly salary).

3.2.6 Expected double pay in 2012 – by employee levelsIn 2012, the predicted double pay for all employee levels is 0.5 month.


0.5 0.5 0.5 0.50.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

no. of

month

s

Comparison of double pay provided in 2011 and 2012 - by employee levels

2011 2012



0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

Top / Senior Management Middle Management / Non-managerial Professionals

Supervisory / Officers Clerical / Frontline

no. of

month

s

4. Benefits

The Compensation & Benefit Survey shows that employers are providing various benefits to help employees achieve work-

life balance and build their careers.

5-Day Working WeekThe survey findings indicated that by 2012, 82% of the surveyed companies will be implementing five-day working week.

Among the surveyed companies, 74% have already implemented the five-day working week policy in 2011 or before, and

8% expect to implement in 2012.

Flexible Working HoursOf the surveyed companies, only 16% have implemented flexible working hours in their workplace, and only 8% of the

companies expect to introduce this practice in 2012.

Leave

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LeaveIn addition to annual leave and sick leave, the most popular types of leave include compassionate leave (71%) and marriage

leave (70%). 35% of the surveyed companies provided paternity leave and 28% provided study and examination leave.


Other Benefits

For health-related benefits, 26% of the surveyed companies provided an ergonomic environment. For family friendly-

related benefits, 13% provided family leave.

The most common type of insurance plan offered in 2011 was clinical (out-patient service) (80%), followed by

hospitalization (77%) and Chinese Bonesetters consultation and Chinese medical practitioners consultation (69%).

41% of the companies provided overtime compensation, and 4% of companies expect to provide overtime compensation

in 2012. The most common types of overtime compensation are compensation leave (68%) and hourly payment (39%).

74% of surveyed companies provided training for staff in 2011, while 42% of companies provided education allowance.

Other benefits mentioned in this survey include transportation allowance, purchase of company stock at discounted

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Other benefits mentioned in this survey include transportation allowance, purchase of company stock at discounted

prices, rental reimbursement and pension fund or retirement plan other than MPF.


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