Over 85% of Hong Kong Employers Offer Medical Coverage to Contractors as Companies Prioritise Workforce Agility

• 64% of employers in Hong Kong plan to hire contractors in 2025.
• 51% of employers struggle to source skilled contractors.
• 27% cite cost management as a key concern.
• 17% face retention issues.
• 85% of employers offer medical coverage to contractors.
• 33% offer completion bonuses, typically one month’s pay or a percentage of annual salary.

HONG KONG SAR – – Robert Walters is the world’s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing and advisory services for businesses of all shapes and sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. We help organisations find the skills and solutions to reach their goals and assist talented professionals to power their unique potential.

The Hong Kong office specialises in placing high-calibre professionals on a permanent or contract basis in the following specialities: accounting & finance, construction, property & engineering, financial services, HR & business support, legal & compliance, sales & marketing, supply chain, logistics & procurement, and tech & transformation.

About the Contractor Pay Guide 2025

The Contractor Pay Guide 2025 offers detailed benchmarks on contractor pay rates across technology, financial services, and commerce sectors. It also provides actionable insights into contractor engagement trends based on placement data from 2024 and reflects current market dynamics as of Q2 2025.

To download the full guide or speak with our recruitment experts about your hiring needs, visit https://www.robertwalters.com.hk/insights/hiring-advice/e-guide/hong-kong-contractor-pay-guide-2025.html or contact us directly.