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JobsDB Com ensation and Benefit Surve
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Introduction
To provide the most up-to-date information about the recruitment market in 2011, JobsDB
has compiled a salary report based on the most updated information of job seeker members.
It is to compare the changes in salaries and bonuses obtained between 2010 and 2011, and
to find out the latest job-changing situation among job seekers in Hong Kong.
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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.
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Scope and Methodology
1. Objective
The aim of this survey is to collect information on the salary adjustment of job seekers in different job functions in HongKong between 2010 and 2011. Information on bonus and double pay for 2010 was also collected for analysis. These findingswill help:
1) job seekers review their present salaries and adjust their expected salaries / benefits when they go job hunting.
2) companies make informed hiring decisions, and adjust the salaries and benefits of current staff.
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Scope and Methodology
2. Survey Coverage
The survey covered 4,305 job seekers from 13 job functions.
Accounting12%
Admin & HR9%
Sales4%
Others16%
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Banking & Finance7%
Clerical / Secretarial /Operations
8%
Design3%
Engineering7%
Editorial / Journalism1%
IT14%
Logistics6%
Marketing7%
erc an s ng
6%
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Scope and Methodology (cont.)
3. Datum Point
Present basic monthly salaries (excluding any bonuses, but including commission) of surveyed job seekers as at 1 March2011 were recorded and adjustment of basic monthly salaries compared with those in 2010 was also captured.
4. Data Collection Method
The survey was conducted by an online questionnaire. Job seekers were invited to fill in the questionnaire from 7 March to16 March 2011.
5. Data Analysis
Surveyed job seekers were requested to provide data of their basic monthly salaries as at 1 March 2011, recent salary
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a ustment, onus, ou e pay, o status, ntent ons o c ang ng o s an reasons or see ng new o s.
The data was analyzed to determine the arithmetic average for salary adjustment, bonus and double pay received. Theupper and lower 5% of the data were being trimmed to avoid the extreme values.
Analysis was conducted to identify any differences that might exist:
1) in job-changing situations comparing 2010 and 2011
2) in salary and bonus adjustment among 12 job functions (Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 by position willonly be shown if sufficient data is collected for calculation)
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Definition
Basic monthly salary (HK$): the present monthly salary excluding any bonuses (both guaranteed and non-guaranteedbonuses) but including commission in a particular job position. The present salary was recorded as at 1 March 2011.
Average: a mathematical average of a set of data values (basic monthly salaries, salary adjustments, and bonus received).The upper and lower 5% of the data were being trimmed to avoid the extreme values.
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1. Current job status of respondents
Among the respondents, 86% of them are employed, while 13% are unemployed but have plans to find a job. 1% of therespondents are unemployed and have no plan to find a job.
Currently do not have a job buthave plans to find a job
13%
Currently do not have a job andhave no plan to find a job
1%
Current job status of respondents
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Currently have a job86%
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2. Job hunting status and reasons
2.1 Job hunting status of respondents in previous year
Survey data shows that among the respondents who are employed, 30% of them changed jobs in the previous year, while70% stayed in their current jobs.
Yes30%
Respondents who changed jobs in previous year
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2.2 Reasons for job change in previous year (Among respondents who changed jobs in previous year)
Unsatisfied with salary & benefit is ranked the most important reason for respondents to change jobs in previous year(41%). Slim advancement prospect (34%) and Discontent with company culture (33%) are ranked respectively thesecond and third important. Only 6% indicated Employment term terminated as the reason for job change and another 6%indicated Staff dismissal as the reason. Other reasons for job change mainly include unsatisfied with management andlong working hours.
41%
34%33%
31%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
ondents
Reasons for job change in previous year
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20%
13%
10% 10%
7%6% 6% 6%
5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%%of
res
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2.3 Comparison before and after job change (Among respondents who changed jobs in previous year)
Among respondents who changed jobs in the previous year, 66% of them think their new job is better than their old one.25% of them think there is no difference, while 8% think their new job is worse than their old one. Among those who thinktheir new job is worse, 34% changed their jobs with the reason Slim advancement prospect.
Worse8%
Comparison before and after job change
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Better66%
No difference25%
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3. Job hunting intentions and reasons
3.1 Intention to change current jobs
Among the respondents who are employed, 65% intend to change their current jobs. For respondents who changed jobs inthe previous year, more than half (52%) of them still want to change their current jobs. On the other hand, for those did notchange jobs in the previous year, 71% intend to change current jobs.
Intention to change current jobs for those whochanged jobs in previous year
Intention to change current jobs for those who didnot change jobs in previous year
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Intend tochange job
52%
Not intend tochange job
48%
Intend tochange job
71%
Not intend tochange job
29%
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3.2 Reasons for seeking jobs (Among respondents who intend to change jobs)
Unsatisfied with current salary & benefit is ranked the most important reason for seeking jobs for respondents whocurrently have jobs (58%). Slim advancement prospect (45%) and Discontent with company culture (33%) are rankedrespectively the second and third important reasons.
58%
45%
33% 32%
40%
50%
60%
70%
spondents
Reasons for seeking job
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18%
11% 10%8% 8% 7%
4% 4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
%
ofr
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3.3 Expected time for job change (Among respondents who intend to change jobs)
Among respondents who intend to change current jobs, nearly three quarters (73%) of them think they can successfullychange jobs within the next half year, of which 26% expect to get a new job within two months.
Within 2 Months26%
7 Months to 1 Year
More than 1 Year8%
Expected time for job change
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3 Months to 6 Months47%
19%
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3.4 Expected salary adjustment after job change (Among respondents who intend to change jobs)
More than 90% of respondents who intend to change jobs expect a salary increment after job change. Only 1% think thattheir salaries will decrease after job change. For respondents who expect no change in salary after job change, 44% intendto change jobs with the reason Discontent with company culture. For respondents who think there will be a salarydecrement, 45% intend to change jobs with the reason Slim advancement prospect.
Expect nochange
6%
Expect to decrease1%
Expected salary adjustment after job change
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Expect to increase93%
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3.5 Expected salary adjustment after job change by job function (Among respondents who intend to change jobs)
Among the respondents who intend to change jobs, respondents from Banking & Finance and Design have the highestreported expected salary adjustment after job change (both 21%), followed by Editorial / Journalism and IT (both 19%). Theoverall expected salary adjustment after job change is 18%.
16%17%
21%
16%
21%
19%
18%
19%
16%
18%
16%
18% 18%
15%
20%
25%
tment
Expected salary adjustment after job change - by job function
Overall expected adjustment = 18%
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5%
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3.6 Expected salary adjustment after job change by work experience (Among respondents who intend to change jobs)
Among respondents who intend to change jobs, respondents with fewer years of work experience expect higher salary adjustmentafter job change. Expected salary adjustment of 21% is reported among respondents with 0-2 years of work experience, while theexpected salary adjustment for those with more than 10 years of work experience is 16%.
21%
19%18%
16%
20%
25%
t
Expected salary adjustment after job change - by work experience
Overall expected adjustment = 18%
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0%
5%
10%
0 to 2 years 3 to 5 years 6 to 10 years More than 10 years
%a
djustme
Work experience
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4. Job hunting status for unemployed
4.1 Previous work experience for unemployed (Among unemployed respondents)
Among the respondents who are unemployed but have plans to find a job, 91% have previous work experience.
No9%
Previous work experience for unemployed respondents
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Yes91%
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4.2 Job functions for unemployed (Among unemployed respondents)
Among the unemployed respondents who intend to find jobs, 12% of them belong to the job function of Clerical / Secretarial/ Operations, followed by Accounting (11%) and Merchandising (10%).
11%
8%
9%
12%
7%
8%
10%
8%
10%
12%
14%
spondents
Job functions for unemployed respondents
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3% 3%
2%
5%
3%
0%
2%
4%
6%
%
ofre
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4.3 Expected job hunting time (Among unemployed respondents)
Among respondents who are unemployed and intend to find jobs, around 90% of them expect they can successfully find ajob within the next half year. More than half of them expect to be employed within two months.
7 Months to 1 Year6%
More than 1 Year3%
Expected time for job hunting
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Within 2 Months55%
3 Months to 6 Months37%
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4.4 Expected salary adjustment in new job compared with previous job (Among unemployed respondents)
For the unemployed respondents who intend to find jobs (with work experience), three quarters of them expect to have asalary increase compared with their previous job. Only 10% of them expect a salary cut. For those intend to find jobs inDesign, 94% expect their new salaries to be higher than their previous jobs and no respondents expect a decrease insalaries.
Expect todecrease
10%
Expected salary adjustment in new job compared with previous job
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Expect to increase75%
Expect no change15%
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5. Salary, Bonus and Double Pay
5.1 Basic monthly salary change in 2011For respondents who currently have a job, 63% had a pay rise in 2011, and 6% got a pay cut.
Decrease6%
Basic monthly salary change in 2011
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Increase63%
No change32%
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5.2 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 By job function
Among all respondents, the overall salary adjustment in 2011 is 5.8%. Banking & Finance is reported to have the highestincrease in salary (7.3%), followed by Engineering (7.0%) and Marketing (6.7%). On the other hand, Clerical / Secretarial /Operations has the lowest increase (4.0%), followed by Sales (4.7%).
5.6%
6.4%
7.3%
4.0%
6.3%
5.8%
7.0%
6.3%
5.5%
6.7%
5.4%
4.7% 4.7%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
stment
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 - by job function
Overall adjustment = 5.8%
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1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
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adj
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5.3 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 By job-changing status in previous year
Among the respondents who changed jobs in the previous year, the increase in monthly salary is 8.4% while those who didnot change jobs, the increase in monthly salary is 4.7%.
5.4 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 By intention to change jobs
Among the respondents who intend to change jobs, the increase in monthly salary is 5.0% while those who do not intend tochange jobs, the increase in monthly salary is 7.3%.
8.4%
7.3%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%Percentage of monthly salary adjustment - by job-changing status in previous year and
intention to change jobs
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4.7%
5.0%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
Changed job in previous year Did not change job in previous year Intend to change job Do not intend to change job
%a
djustment
Overall adjustment = 5.8%
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5.5 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 By education level
For respondents who currently have a job, the increase in monthly salary is 5.6% or up for those with education level at non-degree tertiary or above (on average 6.1%), while the increase is only 3.9% for those who are matriculated or below.
5.9%
6.3%
5.6%
3.9% 3.9%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
ent
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment - by education level
Overall adjustment = 5.8%
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0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
.
Postgraduate Degree Non-degree teritary Matriculated Form 5 or below
%a
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5.6 Average satisfaction rating of salary adjustment in 2011 By job function
The average satisfaction rating of salary adjustment is 2.85 (against a satisfaction scale of 1-5, with 5 being very satisfiedand 1 being very unsatisfied). Respondents in Admin & HR, Banking & Finance, Design, Engineering and IT have thehighest satisfaction ratings (all 2.9) and Clerical / Secretarial / Operations and Sales lowest (both 2.7).
2.8
2.9 2.9 2.9
2.8
2.9 2.9
2.8 2.8 2.8
2.9
2.8
2.9
3.0
tisfaction
Average satisfaction rating of salary adjustment in 2011 - by job function
Overall average = 2.85
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Note: Satisfaction Scale: 5 is very satisfied and 1 is very unsatisfied
2.7 2.7
2.6
2.7
Avera
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5.7 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 By job position
In terms of job positions, the highest average salary increase is observed in assistant HR manager (16.9%) from Admin &HR and vice president (16.8%) from Banking & Finance. Sales coordinator from Sales has recorded a downward averagesalary adjustment in 2011 (1.1%), and sales director from Sales has recorded no salary increment. Salary adjustmentdetails of the following job functions are provided.
Accounting
Administration & Human Resources
Banking & Finance
Clerical / Secretarial / Operations
Design
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Engineering
Editorial / Journalism
Information Technology
Logistics / Shipping
Marketing
Merchandising
Sales
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5.7.1 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Accounting
24,757
25,830
27,548
31,049
41,861
25,673
27,188
29,031
32,344
42,800
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
$
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Accounting - by job position
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AccountClerk /
Executive /Officer
JuniorAccountant
SeniorAccountClerk /Officer
AssistantAccountant
AccountSupervisor
AuditorAccountant /
SeniorAccountant
AssistantAccountManager
SeniorAuditor
FinancialAnalyst
AccountManager /FinanceManager
FinancialController
2010 10,844 11,255 12,612 13,580 16,440 17,707 20,605 24,757 25,830 27,548 31,049 41,861
2011 11,444 11,700 13,360 14,178 17,100 18,750 21,475 25,673 27,188 29,031 32,344 42,800
10,84411,255
12,61213,580
16,440
17,707
20,605
11,444 11,700
13,36014,178
17,10018,750
21,475
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
HK
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5.7.2 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Accounting
5.8% 5.9%
4.9%
7.7%
5.2% 5.2%
8.8%
6.9%
5.4%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%
10.0%
ent
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Accounting - by job position
Overall average forAccounting = 5.6%
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4.3% 4.1%
2.1%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
Account Clerk/ Executive /
Officer
JuniorAccountant
SeniorAccount Clerk
/ Officer
AssistantAccountant
AccountSupervisor
Auditor Accountant / Senior
Accountant
AssistantAccountManager
Senior Auditor FinancialAnalyst
AccountManager /FinanceManager
FinancialController
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5.7.3 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Administration & Human Resources
24,143 24,240
26,960
32,637
37,933
24,750
26,36125,027
28,394
35,119
41,122
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Administration & Human Resources - by job position
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HRAssistant
Admin Clerk/ Assistant
AssistantHR Officer
AdminOfficer /
Supervisor
HR Officer /Senior HR
Officer
Admin & HROfficer
AssistantHR
Manager
Admin & HRAssistantManager
AdminManager
Admin & HRManager
HRManager
TrainingManager
2010 9,629 10,918 12,501 14,882 16,713 16,769 21,360 24,143 24,240 26,960 32,637 37,933
2011 10,109 11,338 13,225 15,547 18,072 17,713 24,750 26,361 25,027 28,394 35,119 41,122
9,62910,918
12,501
14,882
16,713 16,769
21,360
10,10911,338
13,225
15,547
18,072 17,713
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000HK$
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5.7.4 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Administration & Human Resources
16.9%
11.0%
9.6%10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
18.0%
ent
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Administration & Human Resources - by job position
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5.3%
4.2%
5.7%
5.0%
8.2%
5.9%
2.8%
5.9%
.
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
HR AssistantAdmin Clerk /Assistant
Assistant HROfficer
AdminOfficer /
Supervisor
HR Officer /Senior HR
Officer
Admin & HROfficer
Assistant HRManager
Admin & HRAssistantManager
AdminManager
Admin & HRManager
HR Manager TrainingManager
%ad
justm
Overall average for
Administration & Human Resources = 6.4%
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5.7.5 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Banking & Finance
31,810
41,375
51,204
32,400 33,03833,667
48,250
51,675
40,000
50,000
60,000
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Banking & Finance - by job position
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Clerk Teller
CustomerServices
Representative/ Officer
Officer DealerFinancialAnalyst
AssistantManager
TraderRelationship
ManagerManager Vice President Senior Manager
2010 10,519 11,118 12,418 16,642 17,125 19,492 23,879 28,798 29,531 31,810 41,375 51,204
2011 10,745 11,383 13,070 17,729 17,750 21,672 25,220 32,400 33,038 33,667 48,250 51,675
10,51911,118
12,418
16,642 17,125
19,492
23,879
28,79829,531
10,745 11,383
13,070
17,729 17,750
21,672
25,220
0
10,000
20,000
30,000HK$
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5.7.6 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Banking & Finance
11.3%
13.4%
11.3%
16.8%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
18.0%
djustment
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Banking & Finance - by job position
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2.0% 2.3%
6.1%6.4%
4.6%
5.9%
5.2%
1.0%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
Clerk Teller CustomerServices
Representative /Officer
Officer Dealer FinancialAnalyst
AssistantManager
Trader RelationshipManager
Manager Vice President Senior Manager
%
Overall average forBanking & Finance = 7.3%
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5.7.7 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Clerical / Secretarial / Operations
12,825
14,112
18,694 18,121
21,603
13,075
14,462
19,125 19,353
22,456
15,000
20,000
25,000
$
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Clerical / Secretarial / Operations - by job position
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Office Assistant Clerk ReceptionistCompanySecretarialAssistant
SecretaryExecutiveAssistant
PersonalAssistant
ExecutiveSecretary
2010 9,602 9,802 10,317 12,825 14,112 18,694 18,121 21,603
2011 9,847 10,090 10,509 13,075 14,462 19,125 19,353 22,456
9,602 9,802
10,317
9,84710,090
10,509
0
5,000
10,000
H
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5.7.8 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Clerical / Secretarial / Operations
6.6%
4.3%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
nt
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Clerical / Secretarial / Operations - by job position
Overall average forClerical / Secretarial / Operations = 4.0%
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2.3%
3.1%
2.2%2.0%
3.0%
2.8%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
Office Assistant Clerk Receptionist CompanySecretarialAssistant
Secretary ExecutiveAssistant
PersonalAssistant
ExecutiveSecretary
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5.7.9 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Design
20,480
13,240
21,805
15,000
20,000
25,000
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Design - by job position
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Assistant DesignerGraphic / Fashion / Product / Web
DesignerSenior Designer
2010 11,436 12,567 20,480
2011 12,336 13,240 21,805
11,436
,,
0
5,000
10,000
HK
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5.7.10 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Design
8.6%
5.6%
6.9%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%
10.0%
ment
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Design - by job position
Overall average forDesign = 6.3%
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0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
Assistant Designer Graphic / Fashion / Product / WebDesigner
Senior Designer
%a
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5.7.11 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Editorial / Journalism
10,250
12,078
15,466
16,400
11,325
12,508
16,083
17,800
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Editorial / Journalism - by job position
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2010 10,250 12,078 15,466 16,400
2011 11,325 12,508 16,083 17,800
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000HK
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5.7.12 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Editorial / Journalism
9.5%
7.7%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%
10.0%
ment
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Editorial / Journalism - by job position
Overall average for
Editorial / Journalism = 5.8%
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3.8%
4.3%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
Assistant Editor Reporter Translator Editor
%a
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5.7.13 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Engineering
19,831
21,997 21,646
27,21928,234
33,70934,827 34,938
21,764
23,193 23,375
29,188
31,525
35,750 35,929
37,589
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
$
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Engineering - by job position
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ProjectEngineer
EngineerSeniorProject
Engineer
SeniorEngineer
AssistantProject
Manager
ProjectManager
AssistantEngineering
Manager
EngineeringManager
2010 13,218 13,257 19,831 21,997 21,646 27,219 28,234 33,709 34,827 34,938
2011 13,946 14,282 21,764 23,193 23,375 29,188 31,525 35,750 35,929 37,589
13,21813,257
13,946 14,282
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
,H
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5.7.14 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Engineering
8.7%
9.9%
7.9%
7.4%
11.5%
8.8%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Engineering - by job position
Overall average for
Engineering = 7.0%
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5.4%5.6%
6.5%
2.1%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
Technician AssistantEngineer
ProjectEngineer
Engineer SeniorProject
Engineer
SeniorEngineer
AssistantProject
Manager
ProjectManager
AssistantEngineering
Manager
EngineeringManager
%a
djustm
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5.7.15 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Information Technology
22 157
24,17524,814
28,055
30,561
36,187
23,868
25,393
26,613
29,653
32,535
38,370
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
$
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Information Technology - by job position
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TechnicalSupport / IT
Support
SystemEngineer
Programmer /Senior
Programmer
SystemAdministrator
SoftwareEngineer
AnalystProgrammer /Senior AnalystProgrammer
IT Officer IT ConsultantAssistant /
Associate ITManager
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
SystemAnalyst
ProjectManager
IT Manager
2010 12,477 12,830 13,535 14,897 18,950 19,145 20,967 22,157 24,175 24,814 28,055 30,561 36,187
2011 13,159 13,861 14,246 16,689 19,348 20,654 21,773 23,868 25,393 26,613 29,653 32,535 38,370
12,47712,830
13,535
14,897
18,950
19,145
20,967
,
13,15913,861 14,246
16,689
19,348
20,654,
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
HK
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5.7.16 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Information Technology
8.2%
12.9%
8.0%8.4%
8.0%8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
%a
djustment
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Information Technology - by job position
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4.9%
5.8%
1.8%
3.5%
5.3%
6.1%6.4%
6.2%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
TechnicalSupport / IT
Support
SystemEngineer
Programmer /Senior
Programmer
SystemAdministrator
SoftwareEngineer
AnalystProgrammer /Senior AnalystProgrammer
IT Officer IT Consultant Assistant /Associate IT
Manager
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
SystemAnalyst
ProjectManager
IT Manager
vera average orInformation Technology = 6.3%
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5.7.17 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Logistics / Shipping
21,514
26,748
14 582 14,930
22,474
28,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
$
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Logistics / Shipping - by job position
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Logistics / ShippingClerk
Logistics / ShippingCoordinator
Logistics / ShippingOfficer
Logistics / ShippingSupervisor
Logistics / ShippingAssistant Manager
Logistics / ShippingManager
2010 10,586 11,815 13,861 14,165 21,514 26,748
2011 11,158 12,880 14,582 14,930 22,474 28,000
10,58611,815
13,861 ,
11,158
12,880
,
0
5,000
10,000
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5.7.18 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Logistics / Shipping
10.1%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
djustment
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Logistics / Shipping - by job position
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5.6%5.9% 5.9%
4.1%
5.7%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
Logistics / ShippingClerk
Logistics / ShippingCoordinator
Logistics / ShippingOfficer
Logistics / ShippingSupervisor
Logistics / ShippingAssistant Manager
Logistics / ShippingManager
%
Overall average forLogistics / Shipping = 5.5%
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5.7.19 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Marketing
35,067
46,698
36,625
50,700
40,000
50,000
60,000
$
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Marketing - by job position
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MarketingAssistant
MarketingExecutive
MarketingOfficer
SeniorMarketingExecutive
SeniorMarketing
Officer
AssistantMarketingManager
MarketingManager
SeniorMarketingManager
MarketingDirector
2010 10,794 13,459 14,576 16,807 17,979 22,553 27,267 35,067 46,698
2011 11,592 14,247 15,809 17,875 19,879 24,160 28,398 36,625 50,700
10,794
13,45914,576
16,80717,979
22,553
27,267
11,592
14,24715,809
17,875
19,879
24,160
28,398
0
10,000
20,000
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5.7.20 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Marketing
7.2%
9.5%
7.7%
11.8%
8.8%
9.5%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
%a
djustment
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Marketing - by job position
Overall average for
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5.9%
4.8%
4.2%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
MarketingAssistant
MarketingExecutive
MarketingOfficer
SeniorMarketingExecutive
SeniorMarketing
Officer
AssistantMarketingManager
MarketingManager
SeniorMarketingManager
MarketingDirector
= .
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5.7.21 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Merchandising
21,230
23,787
35,175
21,930
25,600
37,075
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
K$
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Merchandising - by job position
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AssistantMerchandiser
Buyer / Purchaser Merchandiser Senior MerchandiserAssistant
MerchandisingManager
MerchandisingManager
2010 9,944 14,248 14,696 21,230 23,787 35,175
2011 10,674 14,844 15,377 21,930 25,600 37,075
9,944
14,248 14,696
10,674
14,844 15,377
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
H
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5.7.22 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Merchandising
8.6%
4.6%
5.1%
8.5%
6.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%
%a
djustment
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011Merchandising - by job positions
Overall average forMerchandising = 5.4%
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3.9%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
AssistantMerchandiser
Buyer / Purchaser Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser AssistantMerchandising
Manager
MerchandisingManager
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5.7.23 Monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Sales
52,500 52,500
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
K$
Average monthly salary in 2010 & 2011Sales - by job position
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Sales OfficerCustomer
Services OfficerSales
Coordinator
Sales Executive/
Representative
SalesSupervisor
Senior SalesExecutive
Assistant SalesManager
Sales Manager Sales Director
Series1 9,698 9,774 11,631 13,964 16,236 17,212 23,278 25,503 52,500
Series2 9,748 10,125 11,473 14,739 17,833 17,963 23,800 26,617 52,500
9,698 9,774
11,631
13,964
16,23617,212
23,278
25,503
9,748 10,12511,473
14,739
17,833 17,963
23,800
26,617
0
10,000
20,000
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5.7.24 Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011 Sales
5.9%
9.8%
5.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
%a
djustme
nt
Percentage of monthly salary adjustment in 2011
Sales - by job position
Overall average for
Sales = 4.7%
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0.5%
3.5%
-1.1%
4.3%
2.2%
0.0%
-2.0%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
Sales Officer CustomerServices Officer
SalesCoordinator
Sales Executive/ Representative
SalesSupervisor
Senior SalesExecutive
Assistant SalesManager
Sales Manager Sales Director
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5.8 Bonus
Banking/Finance has recorded the highest amount of bonus received (0.9 month of basic salary), followed by Accounting,Admin & HR, Logistics / Shipping and Sales (all 0.6 month). The lowest amount received is recorded in Editorial /Journalism (0.2 month). The average amount of bonus received for all respondents is 0.5 month. More than half (51%) ofthe respondents did not get any bonus in 2011.
0.6 0.6
0.9
0.6 0.60.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
nths
Average bonus received in 2011 - by job function
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0.3
0.4
0.2
. . . . .
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
No
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5.9 Double Pay
The average amount of double pay recorded is 0.4 month. Merchandising has recorded the highest amount (0.7 month of
basic salary), followed by Logistics / Shipping (0.6 month). The lowest amount recorded is in Banking & Finance, Clerical /Secretarial / Operations, Design, Editorial / Journalism and IT (all 0.3 month). 58% of respondents did not receive doublepay in 2011.
0.6
0.7
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
nths
Average double pay received in 2011 - by job function
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.0.4
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
.
0.3
. .
0.3
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
No.ofm Overall average = 0.4 months
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5.10 Average satisfaction rating of bonus and double pay received in 2011 By job function
The average satisfaction rating of getting bonus and double pay is 2.96 (against a satisfaction scale of 1-5, with 5 being very
satisfied and 1 being very unsatisfied). Respondents in Admin & HR have the highest satisfaction (3.1), followed byAccounting, IT, Logistics / Shipping, Marketing and Sales (all 3.0).
3.0
3.1
2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9
3.03.0
3.0
2.9
3.0
2.92.9
3.0
3.1
3.2
fmonths
Average satisfaction rating of bonus and double pay received in 2011 - by job function
Overall average = 2.96
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Note: Satisfaction Scale: 5 is very satisfied and 1 is very unsatisfied
2.8
2.6
2.7
2.8
No.o
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Male
50%Female50%
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Respondents Profile - Age
20 or below1%
41 or above18%
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21 - 3047%
31 - 4035%
R d t P fil Ed ti L l
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Respondents Profile Education Level
Postgraduate13%Matriculated
4%
Form 5 or below13%
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Degree51%
Non-degree teritary
19%
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Respondents Profile Work Experience
0 to 2 years16%
More than 10 years43%
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3 to 5 years
20%
6 to 10 years21%
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Summary
With more than one-third (37%) of respondents think that it is easy to find a job now, 65% of currently employedrespondents intend to change their current jobs, and more than half (52%) of those who changed their jobs in the previousyear still want to seek new employment. Salary and benefit is the most common reason for job change (41% for those whochanged jobs in the previous year, 58% for those who intend to change jobs), and more than 90% expect a salary incrementafter job change. Even for respondents who are currently unemployed and intend to find a job, three-quarters of themexpect an increase in salary after taking a new job.
The average pay rise among respondents in 2011 is 5.8%, and 8.4% and 4.7% for those who changed jobs and did notchange jobs respectively in previous year. While job seekers consider job-changing as a way to get a higher salaryincrement, the overall expected salary adjustment after job change for those who intend to change current jobs (18%) is stillwell above the actual salary adjustment.
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ame as as year, an ng nance ene s mos rom e mprov ng econom c s ua on w e g es pay r se .and bonus received (0.9 month of basic salary).
As the employment market is still active, job seekers are optimistic about the employment prospect. It can be foreseen thatjob hunting activities will remain active and job seekers will be aggressive in narrowing the gap between what they receiveand what they expect.