Salary
Architects are remunerated by fees if they are in private practice.
If they are employed by an architectural firm or a public body, they will receive a salary.
Working Hours
Architects, whether employed in the government or in private practice, usually work normal office hours. However, when a project deadline is to be met, they often have to work outside normal office hours over weekends or during holidays.
Apart from weekly rest day, statutory and public holidays, most architects are also entitled to paid annual leave of at least two weeks.
Working Environment
When preparing sketches of plans, architects work in their offices. At the construction stage, they may need to conduct site visits for inspection and supervision of works.
They also need to go out to meet clients, building professionals and contractors.
Employment Protection
If you have any enquiries about the Employment Ordinance or other labour legislation, you can obtain further information from:
![]() | The 24-hour Enquiry Hotline of the Labour Department: 2717 1771 (the hotline is handled by “1823 Citizen’s Easy Link”) |
![]() | The Labour Department’s homepage:www.labour.gov.hk/eng/legislat/contentA.htm |