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Global florist salary guide

Curious about how much florists earn around the world? Whether you’re an aspiring floral designer, a seasoned florist, or simply exploring career options, understanding global florist salaries can help you plan your career and negotiate your pay. In this guide, we break down florist salaries in Hong Kong, the United States, the UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and other key regions, while highlighting factors that influence earnings such as experience, location, and type of employment.

Key factors that affect florist salaries

  • Experience (entry level vs senior/floral designer, event specialist)
  • Location / cost‑of‑living in the city/region
  • Type of employer (boutique shop, hotel/restaurant, event floristry, wholesale, retail chain)
  • Part-time vs full-time
  • Bonuses, commissions, seasonality (Valentine’s Day, etc.)
  • Skills (floral design, installations, business management)

Hong Kong

Level / RoleApprox Salary / PayNotes
Standard Florist (retail/shop)HK$20,500 / monthAverage for typical retail florists
Senior Florist / Designer role~ HK$24,000 / monthSenior florist positions in established shops
New Territories~ HK$17,890 / monthSlightly below average due to suburban location
Hong Kong Island~ HK$20,416 / monthCentral urban locations pay more
Central, HK Island~ HK$17,453 / monthVaries by shop and prestige
Sheung Wan~ HK$18,971 / monthModerate central area
Lower end jobsHK$13,000‑15,000 / monthEntry-level positions or smaller shops

Takeaway:

  • Entry / less experienced florists: HK$13,000‑18,000/month
  • Experienced florists or prime location shops: 20‑25k HKD/month
  • Event work, commissions, and seasonal sales can increase earnings

Comparison: Other Countries / Regions

Country / RegionTypical Florist SalarySenior / High-Experience RatesNotes
United Kingdom~ £13.80 / hour; £19,000‑£23,000/yearLondon / high-end: £15+ / hour; senior ~ £25‑£30k+Full-time retail averages
United States~ US$18.80 / hour; $30,000‑$35,000/yearEvent / high-cost areas earn moreRetail florist range
CanadaCAD $15‑$20/hr; ~ CAD $35,000‑40,000/yearSenior or freelance/event work increases payVaries by province
AustraliaAU$30‑$32 / hourSenior florist slightly higherRates vary by state
Singapore~ SGD 2,200 / monthRetail 2,000‑2,500 for 1‑4 years’ experienceSenior roles higher

Global Benchmark / Salary Bands (Florist Roles)

Role / ExperienceLow / Entry LevelMid-Level / Fully CompetentSenior / Specialist / Events / Designer Lead
Hourly Rates~ US$12‑20/hr~ US$20‑30/hr~ US$30‑50+/hr
Monthly SalaryUS$1,800‑2,500US$3,000‑4,500US$5,000+
Annual SalaryUS$20,000‑30,000US$35,000‑60,000US$60,000‑100,000+

Tips for Understanding / Negotiating Salaries

  • Check local minimum wage and retail awards.
  • Highlight specialized skills (event arrangements, installations, seasonal demand handling).
  • Factor in non-salary income: commissions, overtime, bonuses, delivery fees.
  • Consider the cost of materials and time spent sourcing.
  • Freelance or mixed roles can boost income beyond base salary.