New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Domestic workers worldwide earn just 53.3% of the average monthly wages of other employees, down from 56.4% in 2019, as the wage gap widens and millions continue to work without effective labour and social protection, according to new estimates released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on October 27.

The ILO's statistical brief, The state of domestic work in 2025: 15 years after Convention No. 189, found that informal domestic workers face an even greater disadvantage, earning just 48.7% of the average monthly wages of other employees.

The findings highlight persistent inequalities in a workforce that provides essential household services, including cleaning, cooking and caring for children, older peo...