Hong Kong civil servants in line for pay rises of up to 4.12%, survey shows
Civil service will also introduce rigorous appraisal system in October, with 10 per cent of underperformers facing increment freeze
Hong Kong’s civil servants are in line for wage increases of up to 4.12 per cent this year, according to preliminary results from a pay trend survey, while 10 per cent of underperformers are set to be denied increments under a revamped appraisal system.
The findings, based on data from 104 private companies and released on Thursday by the government, indicate pay increases of 4.12 per cent for senior civil servants, 2.64 per cent for middle-ranking staff and 1.17 per cent for junior employees.
Asked whether a pay rise for staff following the deadly Tai Po fire would trigger a public backlash, Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan stressed that most government employees were professional, efficient and devoted.
“As for social sentiments, I think public reaction and acceptance of the proposed policy decision are factors the Executive Council will take into account when making decisions,” she said.
Yeung also announced plans to introduce a more rigorous performance appraisal system in October.
The bottom 10 per cent of performers in a service grade will not be eligible for a salary point increment. But they may still receive a pay rise in their original salary point.