<\/span><\/h2>\nUnder Hong Kong labor law<\/b>, all foreign domestic helpers must be paid at least the Minimum Allowable Wage (MAW)<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n- \n
Minimum Allowable Wage (2026):<\/b> HK$5,100 month.<\/b> (Applies to all contracts signed on or after September 30, 2025).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Food Allowance:<\/b> If you do not provide free food, you must pay a monthly allowance of no less than HK$1,236.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Market Trends:<\/b> While the minimum is HK$5,100 many employers in 2026 offer HK$<\/span>6,000 \u2013 HK$7,500 to attract helpers with specialized skills (newborn care, elderly support, or specific cooking abilities).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/span>3. Mandatory Insurance and Medical Costs<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nThe Employees’ Compensation Ordinance<\/b> requires all employers to have a valid insurance policy.<\/p>\n\n- \n
Legal Minimum:<\/b> Basic EC insurance covers work-related injuries but often lacks outpatient medical coverage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Comprehensive Coverage:<\/b> Because employers are responsible for all medical costs<\/b> for their helper, we highly recommend a “Plus” package that includes full medical, dental, and hospitalization coverage. This protects you from unexpected, high-cost private medical bills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/span>4. Transportation and Airfare<\/b>