Government statistics show Hong Kong’s overall monthly household income median stands at $30,000, unchanged from the same period last year, according to data released for June to August 2026.
Median Household Income Remains Flat at $30,000
- Overall household income median holds flat at $30,000 per month across Hong Kong’s millions of households.
- Private permanent housing records a median of $41,700, nearly double the $20,700 figure for public rental housing.
- Roughly 9.5% of local households bring in $100,000 or more monthly, totaling 266,400 households.
Household Income Distribution across Housing Types
The latest figures from the Census and Statistics Department outline a stark income divide across different residential sectors in the city. For households with at least one economically active member, excluding foreign domestic helpers, the overall monthly income median rises to $40,000.
When broken down by dwelling type, private permanent housing residents report a monthly income median of $41,700. Subsidized home ownership housing sits lower at $28,000, while public rental housing records a median of $20,700.
For economically active households specifically, the disparities remain pronounced. Public rental housing tenants in this subcategory post a median monthly income of $27,500. Subsidized housing residents with active earners reach $39,000, and private housing households with active earners record $53,600.
| Housing Type | Overall Monthly Income Median | Economically Active Household Median |
|---|---|---|
| Public Rental Housing | $20,700 | $27,500 |
| Subsidized Home Ownership Housing | $28,000 | $39,000 |
| Private Permanent Housing | $41,700 | $53,600 |
Income Brackets across Millions of Households
Hong Kong’s broader household income stratification reveals that nearly half of all local residences fall below the overall median line. Out of 280.47万 total households, 136.74万—or 48.8%—take in less than $30,000 per month.
Households earning between $30,000 and $50,000 account for 587,300 households, or 20.9% of the total. Those bringing in between $50,000 and $100,000 represent 583,600 households, or 20.8%.
At the upper end of the spectrum, 266,400 households report monthly earnings of $100,000 or higher. This high-income tier constitutes 9.5% of all households across the territory.
