Macau gaming operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced a pay increase ranging from 2 percent to 6.3 percent for all eligible non-management employees in Macau and Hong Kong, with the adjustment set to take effect on April 1st, 2026.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13th, Melco said the increase applies to eligible full-time non-management staff, including those whose monthly base salary incorporates guaranteed tips.
Employees earning a monthly base salary of up to MOP16,000 ($1,990) will receive a fixed monthly increase of MOP500 ($62), representing a raise of between 3.1 percent and 6.3 percent, depending on their existing pay level. Those earning more than MOP16,000 ($1,990) per month will receive a 2 percent pay increase.
The company said the salary adjustment is intended to recognize the contributions of frontline and operational employees, who make up the majority of its workforce in Macau and Hong Kong.
“Our team is fundamental to the service we provide at Melco,” said Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho. “We are pleased to implement this pay increase to recognize their commitment, dedication and hard work.”
The executive added that the company remains focused on maintaining workforce stability as it enters the year ahead, noting that Melco is “committed to moving forward as a united and stable workforce” amid evolving market conditions.
The latest adjustment follows a broader trend among Macau gaming concessionaires to introduce salary increases and enhanced benefits for non-management employees, particularly those at lower income levels, as operators seek to retain staff and maintain service standards.
