03/10/2026
📢 Hong Kong Foreign Domestic Helper Minimum Wage Update
The Hong Kong Government announced on October 2 that the Minimum Allowable Wage (MAW) for foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) will increase by 2.35%, from HK$5,100 to HK$5,220 per month.
The new rate applies to FDH contracts signed on or after October 3, 2026. The monthly food allowance will remain unchanged at no less than HK$1,236 for employers who choose to provide a food allowance instead of free food.
The Government announced today (October 2) that the Minimum Allowable Wage (MAW) for foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) in Hong Kong will be increased by 2.35 per cent, from $5,100 to...