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- News · 2 October 2026
Wage review 2026: the new minimum for helpers is HK$5,220
The minimum wage for helpers is now HK$5,220 a month (it was HK$5,100) for contracts signed on or after the new date. Who it applies to, and how to check yours.
Read → - Salary · 18 September 2026
Why your contract date — not today — decides your minimum wage
The minimum wage that applies to you is the one in force when your contract was signed, and it stays for the whole contract. How to find yours.
Read → - Salary · 18 September 2026
Payday checklist for helpers in Hong Kong: five things to check
A two-minute payday check for helpers in Hong Kong: the amount, the food allowance, the timing, the deductions and the record.
Read → - Kaia · 18 September 2026
Why a counter-signed payslip matters
A monthly record both sides confirmed is simple, private and hers to keep. Why we built Kaia around it.
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