Domestic Helper Salaries in Singapore: Open Data from 4,681 Placements (2022 to mid-2026)
Helpers placed by We Are Caring in Singapore earned an average basic salary of SGD 865 a month in the first half of 2026 (494 placements), and SGD 880 across 2025. From January 2022 to June 2026, Filipino helpers averaged SGD 886, Indonesian helpers SGD 828 and Burmese helpers SGD 702, across 4,681 placements.
Key findings
- Salaries rose from 2022 to 2025. The average basic salary of helpers placed by We Are Caring rose from SGD 860 in 2022 to SGD 880 in 2025 (+2.3%), with SGD 869 in 2023 and SGD 864 in 2024.
- In early 2026, pay for transfer helpers held steady. Transfer helpers placed by We Are Caring averaged SGD 911 a month in the first half of both 2025 and 2026. The overall average fell from SGD 882 to SGD 865 over the same period because more helpers were hired from abroad: 32% of placements, up from 22%.
- Transfer helpers earn SGD 82 more a month. Helpers already working in Singapore averaged SGD 883 a month, against SGD 801 for helpers hired from their home country. Helpers hired from abroad are not necessarily new to Singapore: 65% of them had worked here before.
- Salaries differ most by nationality. Filipino helpers placed by We Are Caring averaged SGD 886 a month, Sri Lankan helpers SGD 852, Indonesian helpers SGD 828, Indian helpers SGD 822 and Burmese helpers SGD 702.
- Experience in Singapore is rewarded. Helpers who had worked in Singapore before averaged SGD 872 a month, against SGD 806 for helpers taking their first job here.
- Pay differs by age group. Helpers aged 50 and above averaged SGD 922 a month and those aged 40 to 49 SGD 897. Helpers aged 30 to 39 averaged SGD 848, and those aged 23 to 29 SGD 726.
Average monthly salary by year
| Period | Average basic salary (SGD) | Median (SGD) | Placements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 860 | 850 | 1,174 |
| 2023 | 869 | 850 | 963 |
| 2024 | 864 | 850 | 1,026 |
| 2025 | 880 | 900 | 1,024 |
| 2026, January to June | 865 | 850 | 494 |
Source: We Are Caring placement records, January 2022 to June 2026. Basic monthly salary as agreed at placement.
Explore the data yourself
Filter the 4,681 placements by nationality, experience, hiring type, age group and period. See the average, the median and the middle range of salaries for any combination with at least 10 placements.
The 2026 mid-year report
State of Domestic Helper Salaries in Singapore 2026: mid-year edition (data January 2022 to June 2026) brings the findings together, with commentary on what they mean for families and helpers. The next update, in January 2027, adds the second half of 2026. Read the 2026 mid-year report
What this data covers, and what it does not
- It covers 4,681 helper placements in Singapore handled by We Are Caring from January 2022 to June 2026, after removing one duplicate entry (see the methodology).
- Salary means the basic monthly salary agreed at placement, in Singapore dollars. It excludes food allowance, the levy and other employment costs.
- It is one agency's data, not a survey of all helpers in Singapore, and it covers Singapore only: we have no salary data for Hong Kong. Our helpers pay no placement fees, and our client mix may differ from the market's.
- It describes what was paid, not what anyone should pay. Singapore does not set a minimum salary for domestic helpers; the salary is agreed between employer and helper.
Read the full methodology
Use this data
The figures and tables on these pages are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence (CC BY 4.0): you may reuse them, including commercially, as long as you credit We Are Caring.
Cite as: We Are Caring (2026). Domestic Helper Salaries in Singapore, 2022 to mid-2026: open data from 4,681 placements. wearecaring.com/sg/en/salary-report. CC BY 4.0.
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Updated twice a year, in January and July. Next update: January 2027.
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FAQ
What is the average salary of a domestic helper in Singapore?
Helpers placed by We Are Caring earned an average basic salary of SGD 880 a month in 2025 (1,024 placements), and SGD 865 in the first half of 2026 (494 placements). Salaries vary with nationality, experience and hiring type; the explorer shows the figure for each combination.
How much do Filipino helpers earn in Singapore?
Filipino helpers placed by We Are Caring earned an average basic salary of SGD 886 a month from January 2022 to June 2026, across 3,625 placements, and SGD 913 in 2025.
How much do Indonesian helpers earn in Singapore?
Indonesian helpers placed by We Are Caring earned an average basic salary of SGD 828 a month from January 2022 to June 2026, across 758 placements.
Do transfer helpers earn more than helpers hired from abroad?
Yes. In We Are Caring's data, helpers already working in Singapore averaged SGD 883 a month, against SGD 801 for helpers hired from their home country: a difference of SGD 82. Helpers hired from abroad are not necessarily new to Singapore: 65% of them had worked here before.
Is there a minimum salary for domestic helpers in Singapore?
No. Singapore does not set a minimum salary for domestic helpers; the salary is agreed between employer and helper. Some home countries set their own minimum for their nationals working abroad.
Can I use this data in an article or report?
Yes. The figures and tables on these pages are published under CC BY 4.0: you may reuse them, including commercially, as long as you credit We Are Caring and link to this page. For questions, contact David Bensadon (EA personnel reg. no. R1552212) at david@wearecaring.com.