The 700 pre-93' guys are known as "A" scalers, and are predominantly captains. The more senior guys, ie about 40% of those have basic salaries starting at arount HK$ 150,000 / month.Overtime etc can take this amount to around HK$250,000 on a good month. Add to this gererous company provident funds, housing allowances, kids education allowance, first class travel, and you can see why our "A" scalers are so unhappy.Its a dogs life, having to survive as an ex-pat these days.