{"id":9519,"date":"2026-09-23T21:34:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T21:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kos-intl.com\/?page_id=9519"},"modified":"2026-09-30T19:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T19:39:21","slug":"salary-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kos-intl.com\/salary-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Salary Guide Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n                        <h1>2026 Salary Guides Hong Kong SAR  Mainland China  Singapore<\/h1>\n                                                                    <a href=\"#guides\">Get the Guide<\/a>\n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kos-intl.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to a Consultant<\/a>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KOS_Salary_Guide_Banner.png\" \/>\n                                            \n<!-- KOS \/salary-guide\/ hub - \"Choose your market\" section\n     Paste into ONE Beaver Builder \"HTML\" module, in a full-width row with no extra padding.\n     All styles are scoped to .kos-sgh so nothing else on the page is affected.\n     Layout: desktop\/laptop (>=992px) 3 columns with divider lines\n             tablet (600-991px) one card per row, title left \/ text right\n             mobile (&lt;600px) one card per row, stacked\n-->\n<style>\n  .kos-sgh {\n    --sgh-bg: #FFFFFF;\n    --sgh-rule: #DDDCDA;\n    --sgh-ink: #2B2B2B;\n    --sgh-ink-soft: #4A4A4A;\n    --sgh-head: #F58220; 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outline-offset: 3px; }\n  \/* Tablet: one card per row, market name on the left, text + link on the right *\/\n  @media (min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 991px) {\n    .kos-sgh__card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr; column-gap: 32px; align-items: start; }\n    .kos-sgh__market { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 \/ span 3; }\n    .kos-sgh__text, .kos-sgh__meta, .kos-sgh__link { grid-column: 2; }\n  }\n  \/* Laptop and desktop: three columns with vertical dividers *\/\n  @media (min-width: 992px) {\n    .kos-sgh__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }\n    .kos-sgh__card { border-top: 0; padding: 0 clamp(24px, 3vw, 44px); border-left: 1px solid var(--sgh-rule); }\n    .kos-sgh__card:first-child { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }\n    .kos-sgh__card:last-child { padding-right: 0; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n<section id=\"guides\" aria-labelledby=\"kos-sgh-title\">\n    <h2 id=\"kos-sgh-title\">Choose Your Market<\/h2>\n    <p>KOS International&#8217;s salary guides give employers the benchmarks to set competitive offers and give candidates the market context to negotiate with confidence across Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and Singapore.<\/p>\n      <article>\n        <h3>Hong Kong SAR<\/h3>\n        <p>KOS International&#8217;s 2026 Hong Kong SAR Salary Guide benchmarks pay across 16 sectors as the market undergoes cautious recovery alongside structural change. Digital transformation, AI adoption, tighter regulation and evolving cross-border dynamics are reshaping how employers hire, reward and retain talent.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"\/salary-guide\/hong-kong\/\">Read the 2026 Hong Kong SAR Guide&nbsp;\u2192<\/a>\n      <\/article>\n      <article>\n        <h3>Mainland China<\/h3>\n        <p>KOS International&#8217;s 2026 Mainland China Salary Guide benchmarks pay across 12 sectors, from finance and FinTech to manufacturing and renewable energy. AI fluency, cross-border compliance and hybrid skill sets now drive pay more than job level, as compensation divergence reaches new highs.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"\/salary-guide\/china\/\">Read the 2026 Mainland China Guide&nbsp;\u2192<\/a>\n      <\/article>\n      <article>\n        <h3>Singapore<\/h3>\n        <p>KOS International&#8217;s 2025\/26 Singapore Salary Guide benchmarks pay across 8 sectors, from HR and accounting to IT, legal, retail and supply chain. Backed by KOS&#8217;s regional recruitment expertise, it gives employers and candidates a clear reference point for compensation planning in Singapore.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"\/salary-guide\/singapore\/\">Read the 2025\/26 Singapore Guide&nbsp;\u2192<\/a>\n      <\/article>\n<\/section>\n                    <h2>\n                        Recruitment by                        Sectors\n                                            <\/h2>\n                    <p>Hiring in one particular field? Go straight to the KOS team that covers it.<\/p>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1.png\" alt=\"Accounting &#038; Finance\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Accounting &#038; Finance<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We have a team of specialists with the expertise to identify professionals who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to excel in the accounting and finance sector.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/accounting-finance\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Digital-Transformation-Technology-image.webp\" alt=\"Digital Transformation &#038; Technology\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Digital Transformation &#038; Technology<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We excel in the placement of candidates within the technology and digital transformation sector due to our profound understanding of the industry. Our expertise allows us to effectively match candidates with a diverse range of roles.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/digital-transformation-technology\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3.png\" alt=\"Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT)\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT)<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We excel in placing candidates within the TMT industry. Our extensive understanding of the sector allows us to effectively match candidates with a diverse range of roles.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/technology-media-telecommunications\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe-3.png\" alt=\"Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, and Infrastructure\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, and Infrastructure<\/h4>\n                                    <p>Our expertise lies in successfully placing candidates in various roles within the Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, and Infrastructure sectors. With a deep understanding of these industries, we are adept at effectively matching candidates with a diverse range of opportunities.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/industrial-engineering-manufacturing-infrastructure\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe.jpg\" alt=\"Financial Services\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Financial Services<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We are dedicated to guiding and supporting candidates throughout their career journey. Our mission is to be a trusted partner, working alongside candidates as they navigate their professional paths.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/financial-services\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe-1.jpg\" alt=\"Food &#038; Beverage and Hospitality\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Food &#038; Beverage and Hospitality<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We take great pride in our team of highly experienced consultants who possess an extensive network and strong connections within the Food and Beverage and Hospitality industry.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/food-beverage-hospitality\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe.png\" alt=\"Healthcare &#038; Life Sciences\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Healthcare &#038; Life Sciences<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We are recognised for our team of highly experienced consultants who have a robust network and far-reaching connections within the healthcare and life science industry.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/healthcare-life-sciences\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe-1.png\" alt=\"Human Resources \u2028&#038; Business Support\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Human Resources \u2028&#038; Business Support<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We leverage our expertise across various HR domains to assist our clients in finding the best talent.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/human-resources-business-support\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe-2.png\" alt=\"Legal &#038; Company Secretarial\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Legal &#038; Company Secretarial<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We are recognised for our team of highly experienced consultants who have a robust network and far-reaching connections within the healthcare and life science industry.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/legal-company-secretarial\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe-4.png\" alt=\"Procurement &#038; Supply Chain\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Procurement &#038; Supply Chain<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We are highly confident in our expertise across various supply chain and procurement sectors, where we excel in assisting our clients in finding the best talent.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/procurement-supply-chain\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe-5.png\" alt=\"Professional Services and Education\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Professional Services and Education<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We are thrilled to have a team of highly experienced consultants with an extensive network and strong connections in the professional services and education industry.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/professional-services-education\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe-6.png\" alt=\"Property &#038; Construction\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Property &#038; Construction<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We possess a deep level of expertise in various sectors of the property and construction industry, allowing us to excel in our ability to assist clients in sourcing the most exceptional talent.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/property-construction\/\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe-7.png\" alt=\"Sales &#038; Marketing\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Sales &#038; Marketing<\/h4>\n                                    <p>We specialize in connecting top talent with leading companies in the sales and marketing realm, leveraging our deep industry knowledge for unparalleled success.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/sales-marketing\/\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/\u5b98\u7f51sectors\u7f29\u7565\u56fe-8.png\" alt=\"Temporary &#038; Contracting\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Temporary &#038; Contracting<\/h4>\n                                    <p>Empower Your Business with KOS Staffing &#8211; Your Key to Seamless Staffing Solutions!<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/temporary-contracting\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kos-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ngo-small.jpg\" alt=\"Charities and Non-Profit Organisations\"\/>\n                                    <h4>Charities and Non-Profit Organisations<\/h4>\n                                    <p>Our Charities &amp; Non-Profit Organisations Recruitment team is dedicated to helping purpose-led organisations find the people who share their values-and who will make a real impact.<\/p>\n                                    <a href=\"\/charities-non-profit-organisations\">Learn More<\/a>\n                    <button type=\"button\">\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button type=\"button\">\n                    <\/button>\n\t<!-- KOS \/salary-guide\/ hub - FAQ section\n     Paste into ONE Beaver Builder \"HTML\" module, in its own single-column row, row padding 0.\n     Answers are plain HTML inside <details>, so Google reads them even when collapsed.\n-->\n<style>\n  .fl-col:has(.kos-faq) { width: 100% !important; 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top: 120px; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n<section id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"kos-faq-title\">\n        <h2 id=\"kos-faq-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n        <p>Can&#8217;t find what you need? <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Talk to a consultant&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n        <details>\n          <summary><h3>Which markets do the salary guides cover?<\/h3><\/summary>\n            <p>KOS International&#8217;s salary guides cover three markets &#8211; Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and Singapore &#8211; spanning sectors including accounting and finance, financial services, human resources, legal and technology. Each market has its own guide page with a summary and a form to request the full report.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details>\n          <summary><h3>How often are the guides updated?<\/h3><\/summary>\n            <p>KOS International updates each salary guide once a year.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details>\n          <summary><h3>Are the salary guides free?<\/h3><\/summary>\n            <p>Yes, KOS International&#8217;s salary guides are free. The full report can be requested at no cost.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details>\n          <summary><h3>Can KOS benchmark a specific role for my organisation?<\/h3><\/summary>\n            <p>For role-specific benchmarking, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">contact KOS International<\/a> to discuss your requirements &#8211; our consultants will talk through the best way to support your organisation.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details>\n          <summary><h3>Do the guides cover contract and temporary roles?<\/h3><\/summary>\n            <p>KOS International&#8217;s salary guides mainly cover permanent roles. 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