Civil servants at all levels are expected to increase their salaries in the "epidemic situation" this year!
The preliminary results of the 2022 salary trend survey have been released. The net salary trend index for senior civil servants is 7.26%, the middle level is 4.55%, and the lower level is 2.04%.
The net index of middle and senior civil servants has hit a new high in recent years. According to the mechanism, the salary increase of low-ranking civil servants will be in line with that of the middle-ranking civil servants.
Li Luanhui, chairman of the Salary Trend Survey Committee, believes that the data reflects the rapid rebound of the economy last year. He emphasized that the salary level of civil servants is determined with reference to the private market. Once there is a big gap, the government will find it difficult to retain and attract talents.
The results of the survey exceeded the expectations of many people. Leung Chiu-ting, director-general of the Federation of Civil Servants' Trade Unions, was also surprised.
He pointed out that the data showed that the middle and high-level salaries of the private market have increased sharply, which is believed to be due to the large-scale brain drain. However, he admitted that the economy is still unclear, and citizens may have complaints: “I hope the citizens will understand that under the epidemic situation, the front-line fight against the epidemic, and the materials sent to the closed districts are all civil servants, and the pressure is really great.”
The salary trend survey released net indicators ranging from 2.04% to 7.26%, all civil servants are expected to increase their salaries
Leung Tsui raises salary: civil servants feel "happy but not confident"
Leung Chiu-ting admits that he is surprised by the survey results. The index of senior civil servants has hit a new high in recent years, while the index of mid-level civil servants is also not low. It is believed that it reflects the serious brain drain in Hong Kong in recent years, and "we must use money to keep some people".
But at the same time, under the epidemic, the economy is still sluggish, and all parties will be under pressure on the final salary increase plan. "Civil servants are happy but not confident."
Leung said that the civil service team is experiencing brain drain just like the private market. He hopes that the government will "add enough, and the original amount will be shared with us." Moreover, the civil servants' salaries have been frozen in the past two years. Although the indicators have risen and fallen every year, the mutual After arriving, civil servants still suffer.
He understands that the public may have grievances, "but I hope everyone understands that the staff must demand the full (increase), and there is no reason for us to cut a few by ourselves." He pointed out that many private companies have followed the government's lead in salary adjustments this year, and I believe civil servants If you insist on "adding enough", you will also be attacked by private employers.
Chinese Association: Recovering inflation does not mean adding labor
Li Kuiyan, president of the Chinese Association, said in an interview that the epidemic has severely distorted the economy. The survey covers less affected enterprises such as finance, professional, telecommunications and public utilities, but does not include unemployed, half-paid, under-employment and unpaid employees Therefore, the data will be better, the reference value is not large, and there is also a large deviation.
She also agrees that because of the immigration wave and strict epidemic prevention measures, companies need to increase their salaries to attract and retain employees, especially for middle and senior positions.
Li Kuiyan said that under the pressure of inflation, failing to catch up with inflation is equivalent to a pay cut. The salary freeze of civil servants in the past two years has affected morale. During the epidemic, they must maintain regular services. As the backbone of the epidemic, the pressure is considerable.
She said that she understands that civil servants must tide over the difficult times with the public. In order to avoid creating social divisions, they will balance all factors and submit an adjustment proposal to the government next week, emphasizing that recovering inflation does not mean increasing labor, but only making up for purchasing power.
She also pointed out that she does not want civil service pay adjustment to become a factor of social controversy or social differentiation, and will focus on other factors when discussing the rate of pay adjustment with the government.
A final salary increase is expected as soon as the end of this month
The government confirmed that it has received the preliminary results of the investigation, stating that the Chief Executive in Council will decide on the salary adjustment range based on a mechanism and considering a basket of factors.
In addition to the net salary indicator, other factors to consider include Hong Kong's economic conditions, government finances, changes in the cost of living, as well as job-side requirements and civil servant morale.
The Salary Trend Association will hold a meeting on the 25th of this month to consider and confirm the results, and the Civil Service Bureau will listen to the opinions of the trade union on the 27th.
According to the past process, it is expected that there will be a final salary increase plan at the end of this month as soon as possible.
The salary trend survey released net indicators ranging from 2.04% to 7.26% All civil servants are expected to increase their salary Zhu Guoqiang, who is also a primary school principal, voted for a salary increase Ye Liu said that suspicion should be avoided Zhu Zhi speaks out on behalf of the industry KPMG survey: 27% of corporate executives changed jobs last year One-fifth of a salary increase, more than 30%, a new company, a salary increase of 10% Fang confirms that the results of the survey on salary trends may not reflect the fact that civil servants will freeze their salaries for one year.
