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The 2026 Macao Salary & Employment Observations Report covers 7 industries, 111,771 employed staff and 3,294 vacancies in a full 2026Q1 sweep. Below: average monthly pay by industry with year-on-year change, plus the three signals that matter most in the recruitment market.
| Industry | Average monthly pay (MOP) | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels | 20,800 | +3.5% |
| F&B | 10,530 | -0.1% |
| Finance | 32,520 | +1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13,030 | +2.7% |
| Elderly care | 17,630 | +1.1% |
| Childcare | 16,850 | +1.3% |
| Utilities | 32,260 | +3.6% |
Data calibre: 2026 Q1. Industry averages are statistical means across all employed staff; personal offers depend on role, experience and contract.
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