How much does a Hong Kong domestic helper agency charge in 2026?

There is no single reliable agency fee for every hire. In our 24 August 2026 audit, 79 of 160 service-price cells across 20 agencies contained a public price. The other cells used wording such as Quote, —, or a note whose applicability needed confirmation.

Why the published figures differ

Agencies package different work and third-party costs. A published figure may include some processing, training, insurance, medical checks, travel, or local handling while excluding others. A plus sign or "starting" label means the displayed amount is not necessarily the final amount.

The helper's nationality, location, experience, contract status, and training certificates can also affect the package. Agency terms such as direct hire and local hire do not always describe identical scopes.

What the audit records

The directory keeps eight service routes for each agency: full and direct hiring, local and overseas starting points, and Philippines and Indonesia routes. Prices stay in the agency's original wording. We do not convert them into a normalized all-in amount because the inclusions are not equivalent.

The audit is a dated snapshot, not a quotation. Every profile shows the checked date, package notes, and source links so you can ask about the exact terms that produced the public figure.

How to compare two quotations

Ask each agency for the same information in writing:

• the service route and helper starting location;
• every agency and third-party charge;
• medical, insurance, training, travel, and document costs;
• payment dates and conditions;
• refund, replacement, and cancellation terms;
• which charges can change after signing.

Compare the written inclusions before comparing the headline amount. A lower public figure may cover less work.

Browse the 20 agency profiles, read why prices stay as free text, and use the deposit checklist before paying.