2024 Helper Salary Insights in Singapore – Data from We Are Caring Agency

What’s the fair pay for a helper? What’s the typical salary for domestic workers in Singapore?


To promote transparency, we’re excited to present the first open report on helper salaries in Singapore (also called domestic workers or maids) in 2024, based on actual hiring data from hirings handled by our employment agency, We Are Caring.

While not a complete overview of the Singapore market, we believe this report offers valuable insights. Use the links below to jump to specific charts:

About We Are Caring

We Are Caring is Singapore’s leading ethical employment agency for families and migrant domestic workers, eliminating exploitative practices such as salary deductions and placement fees.

Our platform provides a user-friendly and convenient way to find and hire a helper. We handle all administrative matters with e-signature for your convenience.

As a B Corporation, our purpose-driven organisation meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Average salaries by nationality and experience in 2024

Salary distribution for first-time helpers in 2024, by nationality and experience

Salary distribution for experienced (=transfer) helpers in Singapore in 2024, per nationality

Total hirings by We Are Caring in 2024, by nationality and experience

David Bensadon

Founder and Managing director