The Minimum Allowable Wage for foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) will remain at $4,630 per month and the monthly food allowance will remain at not less than $1,121, the Government announced today.

The decision was made after carefully considering Hong Kong's general economic and labour market conditions over the past year, as well as its near-term economic outlook, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The employers' affordability and the FDHs' livelihood were also taken into consideration.

Under the Standard Employment Contract for hiring FDHs, employers must provide them with free food or pay them a food allowance.