Hong Kong · Civil Service Pay Scales · FY 2026
JUD-MAG-PRINCIPAL Pay Scale Salary
Principal Magistrate. Source: Judicial Officers Recommendations.
2026 salary range
HK$2,778,000 – HK$2,778,000
Annual base in HKD (HK$). Excludes locality pay, allowances, and performance bonuses.
Step-by-step pay table
| Point | Phase / Padrão | Annual | Monthly (approx) | Hourly (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal Magistrate | HK$2,778,000 | HK$231,500 | HK$1,336 |
Hourly computed assuming 2,080 annual working hours. Actual hourly rates on official tables may differ slightly.
Frequently asked
How much does a JUD-MAG-PRINCIPAL make in the Hong Kong federal government?
A JUD-MAG-PRINCIPAL in the Hong Kong federal civil service earns between HK$2,778,000 and HK$2,778,000 per year in 2026, before locality adjustments, allowances, and bonuses. These figures are published by Civil Service Bureau (CSB).
Is the JUD-MAG-PRINCIPAL pay scale the same in every agency?
The base pay scale is set centrally by Civil Service Bureau (CSB) and applied uniformly across eligible federal employers, but agency-specific supplements, locality pay, and bargaining agreements can produce meaningful differences in take-home pay.
Where does this data come from?
Directly from Civil Service Bureau (CSB) at https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html. Each page on FedSalary carries the retrieval date and a link back to the primary source.