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How much is the salary of a FDW, Domestic Helper, Maid?

Last updated on Oct 9, 2020

SINGAPORE laws do not prescribe minimum salary for foreign domestic workers (FDWs) however there could be a minimum wage imposed by the country where she is coming from.

On top of the basic salary, Singapore law requires Employer to give the Domestic Helper one rest day every week, or compensation-in-lieu for rest days not used. As for the Public Holidays, it's up to the Employers to offer as FDWs are not entitled to under the MOM rules.

READ ALSO : Full Cost to Hire a Maid in Singapore

Amid Covid-19 pandemic, do expect to pay 20 per cent to 30 per cent more for Transfer Maids when they are in short supply.

Below 2020 Salary Guide was gathered from a random survey of 5,000 maid biodata in March 2020. Generally, the average maid salary in Singapore is between S$438 ~ S$709 per month. The salary may changed as it depends on several factors.

Singapore FDW / Foreign Maid Salary Guide 2020

CountryMinimum Wage set by EmbassyNew Maid Average SalaryEx Singapore Average SalaryTransfer Maid Average Salary
PhilippinesS$570S$592S$638S$709
IndonesiaS$550S$558S$621S$626
Sri LankaS$497S$513S$586S$645
MyanmarS$450S$464S$560S$565
India / MizoramNoneS$438S$475S$532

Salary of a Filipino Maid

The Philippines Embassy sets the minimum wage for a Filipino maid is S$570. New findings from a survey of 1,000 maids found the average salary for New Filipino Maid per month is S$592, Ex Singapore Maid is S$638 and Transfer Maid is S$709. Filipino is most preferable for family who needs a Maid who can communicate good English.

New Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$592

Ex Singapore Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$638

Transfer Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$709

Salary of a Indonesian Maid

The Indonesia Embassy imposed the minimum wage for an Indonesian maid is S$550, and agency recruitment fee is capped at S$2,000, or 6 months' salary. The average monthly salary from Indonesia for New Maid, Ex Singapore Maid and Transfer Maid are S$558, S$621 and S$626 respectively, according to a survey of 1,000 listings. Many Indonesian can communicate in simple English and they are most preferable for family who needs a Maid who can communicate simple Chinese dialects and Bahasa Malaysia.

New Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$558

Ex Singapore Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$621

Transfer Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$626

Salary of a Myanmar Maid

The minimum monthly salary for a Myanmar maid is S$450 and recruitment fee is capped at 4 months' salary, according to straitstimes.com. Our survey shows the most common salary for New Maid, Ex Singapore Maid and Transfer Maid from Myanmar are S$513, S$586, and S$645 respectively.

New Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$513

Ex Singapore Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$586

Transfer Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$645

Salary of a Sri Lankan Maid

The High Commission of Sri Lanka states the minimum monthly salary for hiring a Sri Lankan maid is S$497. Our survey shows the most common salary for New Maid, Ex Singapore Maid and Transfer Maid from Sri Lanka are S$513, S$586, and S$645 per month respectively.

New Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$513

Ex Singapore Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$586

Transfer Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$645

Salary of a Indian / Mizoram Maid

Our survey shows the most common salary for New Maid, Ex Singapore Maid and Transfer Maid for a Indian / Mizoram are S$438, S$475, and S$532.

New Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$438

Ex Singapore Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$475

Transfer Maid

AVERAGE SALARY

$532

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