Salespersons and stock clerks are ESLS common posts: 2:1 ratio, 4-week recruitment, and multi-store deployment across up to 5 districts under the 2026 rules.
Retail posts are Tier 1 under the ESLS: a 2:1 ratio (two full-time local employees per imported worker) and 4 weeks of local open recruitment. Since June 2026 you may declare business locations in up to 5 districts in one application, allowing imported staff to rotate between declared stores.
| Post | Monthly median wage (HKD) | Entry requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Salesperson | $15,600 | P6 · 1 yr experience · 8 hrs/day |
| Sales supervisor | $20,570 | F5 · 5 yrs experience |
| Receptionist | $15,650 | P6 · 1 yr experience |
| General clerk | $16,130 | F3 · 1 yr experience |
| Warehouse/purchasing clerk | $16,270 | F3 · 1 yr experience |
Source: Labour Department, "ESLS List of Common Posts" (revised 22 June 2026), official PDF. Median wages are updated periodically; the figure at time of application prevails.
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