2025 Hong Kong Finance and Accounting Salary Guide

We see the vital role that finance and accounting teams play as the backbone of businesses in Hong Kong every day. They are the unsung heroes who ensure financial stability and provide the insights needed to navigate today's complex business landscape.

But talent shortages, budget constraints and rapid technological advancements are creating a perfect storm of challenges for the industry ahead.

That’s why we have curated the 2025 Robert Half Finance and Accounting Salary Guide to arm you with the knowledge and confidence to make the right employment decisions. Looking to hire top finance talent in Hong Kong? Or maybe you're an accounting professional searching for your next role? This guide provides valuable insights and salary benchmarks, drawn from Robert Half's Hong Kong placement data, to help you make informed decisions.

Finance and accounting market update

The finance function in Hong Kong is evolving towards a more versatile and adaptable model. As a result of a growing need for flexibility and efficiency within finance teams, roles are becoming increasingly well-rounded, often combining responsibilities that were previously handled by separate positions. Meanwhile, given the strong talent pool in Hong Kong with solid regional exposure, multinational corporations are in consideration of moving regional finance headcount back to Hong Kong.

The rise of the strategic business partner

The role of the Hong Kong finance professional is transforming as companies move away from siloed, process-driven roles with workers taking on broader responsibilities than traditional accounting. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills have grown vital as staff partner with department heads and contribute to strategic decision making. Consequently, there is demand for candidates with strong language skills and business acumen to build relationships across an organisation.

In a refreshing shift, salary expectations among finance professionals in Hong Kong are becoming more aligned with market realities. While candidates still seek competitive compensation, the days of exorbitant salary demands have faded. It comes at a time when slightly lower salary increments compared to previous years indicate a more balanced approach to compensation.

of finance workers say it is more challenging to negotiate a pay rise compared to last year of finance workers say it is more challenging to negotiate a pay rise compared to last year

of finance workers will focus on their professional development if they are not given a pay rise in the coming 12 months of finance workers will focus on their professional development if they are not given a pay rise in the coming 12 months

In Hong Kong, job security is the new currency. Market volatility has made stability as important for finance and accounting workers as pay. To stay competitive, employers need to address employee concerns by providing clear communication and demonstrating their commitment to long-term stability.

of finance workers say job security and salary are equally as important in the current job market of finance workers say job security and salary are equally as important in the current job market

of finance workers are pursuing training or certifications to improve their marketability to prepare for potential redundancies in their company in 2025 of finance workers are pursuing training or certifications to improve their marketability to prepare for potential redundancies in their company in 2025

In-demand permanent jobs in finance and accounting

Assistant Accountant

Accountant

Finance Manager

Internal Auditor and Risk Manager/Senior Auditor

FP&A Manager/Analyst

Treasury Manager

Tax Manager

In-demand functional areas in finance and accounting

Accounting operations/full-set accounting

Internal audit

FP&A/commercial finance/business controlling

Treasury/tax

In-demand technical skills in finance and accounting

Finance transformation/process re-engineering

ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, Tagetik, YonYou, Microsoft Dynamics 365)

BI and data analytic tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python)

Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, financial modelling, data analysis)

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In-demand knowledge and experience in finance and accounting

Regional exposure

External audit experience

Experience working with SSC/COE or external service provider

Language skills (Mandarin, English, Cantonese)

In-demand certifications and degrees in finance and accounting

CPA/ACCA

CIA

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The salaries listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers in Hong Kong.

The salaries listed in the salary tables represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Mandatory Provident Fund. We report salaries in three percentiles, recognising that professionals join companies at varied experience levels.

The non-salary data presented in this Salary Guide is derived from an online survey conducted by an independent research firm commissioned by Robert Half in November 2024. The survey gathered responses from 300 finance, accounting, financial services, and IT and technology professionals employed by a diverse range of organisations in Hong Kong, including SMEs and large companies.