Data Collection Methodology

How We Collect Salary Data

SalaryLabs employs a comprehensive, multi-source data collection methodology to provide the most accurate and up-to-date salary intelligence for Hong Kong's job market.

Our systematic approach combines automated data collection, strategic partnerships, and rigorous quality assurance to deliver reliable compensation insights across all industries and job functions.

Data Pipeline

Multi-source collection system

Job Boards
Recruitment Agencies
HR Specialists
Salary Surveys
Data Processing
Validation & Enhancement
Reliable Salary Intelligence

Data Sources

We collect salary data from diverse, verified sources to ensure comprehensive market coverage and accuracy.

Online Job Boards

Comprehensive data collection from major job posting platforms across Hong Kong.

Daily updates
80% of online job postings

Key Sources:

Major job posting platforms
Professional networking sites
Industry-specific job boards
Regional employment portals
Corporate career pages
Specialized recruitment platforms

Recruitment Agencies

Strategic partnerships with leading recruitment firms for exclusive salary intelligence.

Weekly data feeds
200+ recruitment partners

Key Sources:

Executive search firms
Specialized recruitment agencies
HR consulting companies
Talent acquisition specialists
Industry-specific recruiters
Contract staffing agencies

HR Specialists & Consultants

Direct collaboration with HR professionals and compensation specialists.

Monthly surveys
500+ HR professionals

Key Sources:

HR consulting firms
Compensation specialists
Benefits consultants
Talent management experts
Organizational development consultants
Employment law specialists

Salary Package Surveys

Comprehensive salary surveys conducted across industries and job functions.

Quarterly surveys
50+ industries covered

Key Sources:

Annual compensation surveys
Industry-specific salary studies
Benefits and perks analysis
Bonus and incentive tracking
Stock option valuations
Total compensation packages

CV Generator Websites

Salary data extracted from professional CV and resume platforms.

Real-time extraction
1M+ professional profiles

Key Sources:

Professional CV platforms
Resume building websites
Career profile databases
Professional networking sites
Industry portfolio platforms
Freelancer profile sites

Open Data Sources

Government and public sector salary information and employment statistics.

As published
Complete public sector data

Key Sources:

Hong Kong Government salary scales
Public sector compensation data
Census and Statistics Department
Labour Department wage surveys
Mandatory Provident Fund data
Employment statistics reports

Our Process

A systematic four-step methodology ensures data accuracy, reliability, and comprehensive market coverage.

01

Data Collection

Automated and manual collection from multiple verified sources across Hong Kong job market.

  • Real-time job posting monitoring
  • Partnership data feeds
  • Survey response collection
  • Public data aggregation
02

Data Processing

Advanced algorithms process and normalize salary data for consistency and accuracy.

  • Currency standardization
  • Job title normalization
  • Industry classification
  • Seniority level mapping
03

Quality Assurance

Rigorous validation and verification processes ensure data reliability and accuracy.

  • Statistical validation
  • Outlier detection
  • Cross-source verification
  • Manual quality reviews
04

Data Enhancement

Enrichment with additional context and market intelligence for comprehensive insights.

  • Market trend analysis
  • Competitive positioning
  • Benefits valuation
  • Total compensation calculation

Quality Assurance

Rigorous quality control measures ensure the highest standards of data accuracy and reliability.

Data Validation

Multi-layer validation process to ensure accuracy and reliability of all salary data.

  • Automated outlier detection
  • Cross-source verification
  • Statistical anomaly analysis
  • Manual quality reviews
  • Industry benchmark comparisons

Regular Updates

Continuous data refresh cycles to maintain current and relevant salary information.

  • Daily job posting scans
  • Weekly agency data feeds
  • Monthly survey collections
  • Quarterly comprehensive reviews
  • Annual methodology assessments

Privacy & Compliance

Strict adherence to privacy laws and data protection regulations.

  • GDPR compliance protocols
  • Data anonymization procedures
  • Secure data transmission
  • Access control measures
  • Regular security audits

Market Coverage

Comprehensive coverage across all major industries and job functions in Hong Kong.

  • 25+ distinct job functions
  • 50+ industry classifications
  • All seniority levels covered
  • Company size variations
  • Geographic distribution analysis

Data Coverage & Scale

Comprehensive salary intelligence covering Hong Kong's entire job market.

1M+
Data Points Collected
200+
Partner Organizations
25+
Job Functions Covered
Daily
Data Updates

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