The latest figures released Saturday by the Macao Statistics and Census Bureau showed that the salary, in the first quarter, averaged 5,680 patacas per month (US$692), up 16.35 percent year-on-year.

The average salary has been rocketing for the sixth straight quarter, according to the official statistics.

Local economic analysts viewed that the SAR's economic growth boost by the establishment of a number of new casinos last year. The booming gaming industry has since attracted employees by high salaries.

The monthly income of employees in the gaming business averaged 7,802 patacas (US$951) in the first quarter, while in other economic sectors lower than 5,000 patacas (US$610), the figures showed.

(Source: Xinhua)