Hong Kong raises foreign domestic helper minimum wage 2.35% to HK$5,220

Hong Kong authorities increased the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers by 2.35% to HK$5,220 per month, citing more favorable socioeconomic factors, while keeping the food allowance unchanged. The adjustment applies to contracts signed on or after October 3, 2026. This is a routine policy adjustment with limited market impact, though it may affect household costs and labor relations in the territory.