Hong KongWe do our best to keep this updated as the rules change. Please cross-check with the relevant authority for the very latest details.
As of 30 September 2025, the Minimum Allowable Wage (MAW) for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong is HKD 5,100 per month — a 2.2% increase from the previous HKD 4,990. Where the employer does not provide food in kind, the monthly food allowance is at least HKD 1,236.
How the MAW applies: • It attaches to the contract signing date — contracts signed on or after the effective date must use the new rate; contracts signed earlier continue at the rate in force when they were signed, for their full term • It is an absolute floor — paying below the MAW is a criminal offence that can lead to prosecution, and it jeopardises the employer's future FDH applications • Declaring one wage to Immigration while paying another ("wage discounting") is equally an offence for both parties
The Government reviews the MAW every year, usually announcing changes around September/October. Always check the latest figure before signing a new contract or a renewal — or simply confirm with us; HelperDoc contracts are always prepared at or above the current MAW.
Last updated on 16 Jul 2026.