MOM-licensed employment agency · EA Licence 26C3463 · UEN 202542671Z
Salary ranges by nationality, the MOM rules employers often get wrong, and a calculator for the real monthly cost.
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Singapore has no legal minimum wage for helpers. These are typical monthly basic salaries. Only the Filipino minimum is an official figure.
| Nationality | New to Singapore | Experienced / transfer |
|---|---|---|
| MyanmarNo official minimum. | $500 – $580 | $580 – $700 |
| Indian (Tamil, Mizoram, Darjeeling, Punjab)Depends on experience and skills. Ask us for a free salary check. | Varies | Varies |
| IndonesianCheck the current Indonesian Embassy rate. | $550 – $650 | $650 – $850 |
| FilipinoUS$500 floor for contracts from 21 Oct 2025. $1,000+ for infant or eldercare skills. | $650 minimum | $820 – $950 |
Indicative ranges, last reviewed November 2026, compiled from public sources. Not official figures except where stated. Confirm with the relevant embassy and MOM before finalising.
Working on a rest day means extra pay
If she agrees to work on her rest day, pay at least one extra day’s salary on top of her basic salary.
One rest day a month must be taken
Since 1 January 2023, at least one rest day each month cannot be compensated away with money.
Pay on time and in full
Pay her salary promptly after each salary period, without deductions she has not agreed to.
Keep a record of every payment
Bank transfer is best. If you pay cash, have her acknowledge each payment in writing.
Declare the right salary to MOM
Declare her basic salary (excluding rest-day pay) correctly in MOM’s FDW eService.
See the real monthly cost, not just the salary.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,015
≈ $12,180 per year
Get a free cost breakdownOne day’s pay = monthly salary × 12 ÷ (52 × 6). Excludes one-off costs such as MOM fees, medical, security bond, airfare and service charges.
$50
Flat service charge, plus MOM fees.
We file the work permit with MOM for direct hire, transfer or renewal. Basic maid insurance at $390 nett and arrival services from $160 are available too. Lowest price guarantee.
Browse Singapore’s largest collection of direct helpers. Filter by nationality, experience, language and availability, and chat with them directly.
Browse helpersNo. Singapore has no legal minimum wage for migrant domestic workers. Some home countries set their own floor: for Filipino helpers it is US$500 (about $650) a month for contracts processed from 21 October 2025.
Experienced transfer helpers usually earn more than first-timers, often $580 to $700 for Myanmar helpers and $820 to $950 for Filipino helpers. Skills such as infant care or eldercare can command more. Ask us for a free salary check for your situation.
For a helper working a 6-day week, one day’s salary is her monthly salary × 12 ÷ (52 × 6). For example, a $600 salary gives about $23 for each rest day she agrees to work.
The monthly levy ($300, or $60 if you qualify for the concessionary rate), insurance, and food and upkeep. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate.
Our work permit paperwork is a flat $50 service charge, plus MOM fees at cost ($35 application + $35 issuance), with a lowest price guarantee.
Yes. Employers hiring a helper of any nationality can ask us anything. There is no charge and no obligation.
Tell us her nationality and experience, and we’ll give you a fair salary range. Free, with no obligation.
Ask us on WhatsAppHippoMaid is a brand of Legit Star Services Pte. Ltd. (UEN 202542671Z), MOM Employment Agency Licence No. 26C3463. EA Personnel Zainul Abdeen Abdul Rahman (R1112289).