Key Facts: Macau Wages
- Country
- Macau (MAC)
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- Macanese pataca (MOP)
- Minimum Wage
- MOP$35 /hr ($4.34 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- MOP$18,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- MOP$216,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- MOP$216,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 48 hours
- Data Source
- Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) — Macau SAR
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Macau — Average Salary & Wages
Macanese pataca (MOP) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Macau is
MOP$216,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than MOP$216,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Macau is MOP$35/hr ($4.34 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is MOP$18,000 ($2,233.25 USD). The median monthly income is MOP$18,000 ($2,233.25 USD).
DSEC median monthly employment earnings of MOP 18,000 for the employed population (MOP 20,500 for residents). Macau has one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world, with uneven distribution between gaming/financial and service workers.
Median monthly employment earnings (MOP 18,000, DSEC 2024). DSEC does not publish a mean for the employed population, so this reflects the median. Net estimated after professional tax (low; first MOP 144,000 exempt). The casino/gaming industry is the dominant employer and pays above-average wages.
• SECTOR RATES
Domestic workers
MOP$3,300 /mo
Since 2026-01-01
Separate (lower) minimum wage for domestic workers. Increased from MOP 2,500 to MOP 3,300 effective January 2026.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2020, the minimum wage has grown +9% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Macau, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $7.68/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Macau earns MOP$6,067/mo. That is 34% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- MOP$6,067 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 34% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $752.73/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +9% since 2020
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- MOP$35
- Daily
- MOP$280Hourly rate × 8 hours
- Monthly
- MOP$7,280
- Annual
- MOP$87,360Monthly rate × 12 months
Macau's minimum wage applies to all employees except domestic workers, who have a separate lower minimum (MOP 3,300/month as of January 2026). The rate was increased from MOP 34/hour (MOP 7,072/month) to MOP 35/hour (MOP 7,280/month) effective January 1, 2026. The Macanese pataca is pegged to the Hong Kong dollar at approximately MOP 1.03 = HKD 1. The government reviews the minimum wage annually and has discussed further increases to MOP 37/hour.
Work Week
- Standard
- 48 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Maximum working hours are 48 hours per week (8 hours/day, 6 days/week) under the Labour Relations Law (Law No. 7/2008). Overtime is not explicitly regulated by multiplier in law but must be compensated fairly. In practice, most employers pay 1.5x for overtime. Casino workers often work in shifts. The government sector works shorter hours (typically 36 hours/week).
How Macau Compares
| Metric | Macau | Asia Avg. | Asia Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $4.34/hr | $2.61/hr | $11.89/hr (Israel) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $2,233.25/mo | $1,185.31/mo | $4,472.55/mo (Singapore) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $4.40 |
| Montenegro | $4.41 |
| Bahrain | $4.60 |
| North Macedonia | $3.95 |
| Oman | $4.88 |
| Macau | $4.34 |
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What is the minimum wage in Macau?
The minimum wage in Macau is MOP$35/hr (approximately $4.34 USD), effective since 2026-01-01. Macau's minimum wage applies to all employees except domestic workers, who have a separate lower minimum (MOP 3,300/month as of January 2026). The rate was increased from MOP 34/hour (MOP 7,072/month) to MOP 35/hour (MOP 7,280/month) effective January 1, 2026. The Macanese pataca is pegged to the Hong Kong dollar at approximately MOP 1.03 = HKD 1. The government reviews the minimum wage annually and has discussed further increases to MOP 37/hour.
What is the average salary in Macau?
The average gross monthly salary in Macau is MOP$18,000 (approximately $2,233.25 USD). Median monthly employment earnings (MOP 18,000, DSEC 2024). DSEC does not publish a mean for the employed population, so this reflects the median. Net estimated after professional tax (low; first MOP 144,000 exempt). The casino/gaming industry is the dominant employer and pays above-average wages. Source: Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) — Macau SAR (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Macau?
The standard work week in Macau is 48 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Maximum working hours are 48 hours per week (8 hours/day, 6 days/week) under the Labour Relations Law (Law No. 7/2008). Overtime is not explicitly regulated by multiplier in law but must be compensated fairly. In practice, most employers pay 1.5x for overtime. Casino workers often work in shifts. The government sector works shorter hours (typically 36 hours/week).
How has the minimum wage in Macau changed over time?
The minimum wage in Macau has changed as follows: MOP$6,656 in 2020, MOP$7,072 in 2024, MOP$7,280 in 2026. This represents 3 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Macau in USD?
The minimum wage in Macau converts to approximately $4.34/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Macau in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Macau is approximately $2,233.25 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Macau's minimum wage compare to the Asia average?
Macau's minimum wage ranks #9 out of 34 countries with statutory minimum wages in Asia, placing it above the median for Asia.
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