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Software Engineer Salary · London vs Hong Kong
Net pay, tax drag, and purchasing power modeled for 2025 offers. Built for relocating teams, expats, and comp committees.
Net pay
London
£71,068
39.3% effective rate
Net pay
Hong Kong
HK$1,152,070
15.4% effective rate
Annual delta
Spread
-HK$1,081,002
Hong Kong advantage
City
London
Europe’s leading financial center. Salaries typically include a "London weighting" to offset housing costs.
Median professional income
£48,500
Role modeled
Software Engineer
Gross base
£117,000
Net after tax
£71,068
Cost-of-living index
56
Rent index
56
City
Hong Kong
A gateway to Asian capital markets. Features a simple, low-rate tax system capped at 17%.
Median professional income
HK$440,000
Role modeled
Software Engineer
Gross base
HK$1,361,000
Net after tax
HK$1,152,070
Cost-of-living index
96
Rent index
75
Purchasing power
Net income vs lifestyle drag
London
£5,922
Hong Kong
HK$96,006
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