2.35 percent pay rise for foreign domestic helpers
The government announced on Friday that the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong will rise from HK$5,100 to HK$5,220 per month – an increase of 2.35 percent. The new wage level will apply to all contracts signed on or after October 3. In a statement, the government also said the food allowance, in lieu of free food, will remain unchanged at HK$1,236 after taking into account…
The Hong Kong government has announced a 2.35 percent increase in the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers, raising the monthly wage from HK$5,100 to HK$5,220. This new wage rate will apply to all contracts signed on or after October 3. The government also stated that the food allowance, currently HK$1,236, remains unchanged after considering consumer price index changes.
The government's regular review of the Minimum Allowable Wage for foreign domestic helpers aims to ensure its level aligns with Hong Kong's economic and labor market conditions, taking into account the interests of both employers and helpers, according to a government spokesman. The decision was influenced by the city's economic performance, labor market outlook, employers' affordability, and the basic living needs of the helpers, the spokesman noted.
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