How much is the salary of a FDW, Domestic Helper, Maid?
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.
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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
| Country | Minimum Wage set by Embassy | New Maid Average Salary | Ex Singapore Average Salary | Transfer Maid Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | S$570 | S$592 | S$638 | S$709 |
| Indonesia | S$550 | S$558 | S$621 | S$626 |
| Sri Lanka | S$497 | S$513 | S$586 | S$645 |
| Myanmar | S$450 | S$464 | S$560 | S$565 |
| India / Mizoram | None | S$438 | S$475 | S$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
$592Ex Singapore Maid
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$638Transfer Maid
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$709Salary 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
$558Ex Singapore Maid
AVERAGE SALARY
$621Transfer Maid
AVERAGE SALARY
$626Salary 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
$513Ex Singapore Maid
AVERAGE SALARY
$586Transfer Maid
AVERAGE SALARY
$645Salary 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
$513Ex Singapore Maid
AVERAGE SALARY
$586Transfer Maid
AVERAGE SALARY
$645Salary 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
$438Ex Singapore Maid
AVERAGE SALARY
$475Transfer Maid
AVERAGE SALARY
$532