Helper Salary in Singapore by Age Group
Helpers placed by We Are Caring aged 50 and above averaged SGD 922 a month, and those aged 40 to 49 SGD 897. Those aged 30 to 39 averaged SGD 848, and those aged 23 to 29 SGD 726, across 4,681 placements from January 2022 to June 2026.
By David Bensadon, Founder and Managing Director · EA personnel reg. no. R1552212
Published 4 November 2026 · Data January 2022 to June 2026 · 1 min read
Average monthly salary by age group
| Age group | Placements | Average (SGD) | Median (SGD) | Middle 50% range (SGD) | Worked in Singapore before |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 to 29 | 294 | 726 | 736 | 650–800 | 74% |
| 30 to 39 | 1,986 | 848 | 850 | 770–900 | 94% |
| 40 to 49 | 2,027 | 897 | 900 | 800–950 | 96% |
| 50 and above | 374 | 922 | 900 | 808–1,000 | 95% |
The youngest group also had the most helpers hired from abroad: 41%, against 9% to 20% in the older groups. The data shows differences between age groups, not that age itself changes a salary.
What this means for families
Age group is one of several things that go with a different salary, alongside nationality, hiring type and experience in Singapore, and they overlap. For a figure closer to your situation, filter by age group and hiring type together in the explorer. Our article on who can work as a helper explains the age rules for a new work permit.
FAQ
Do older helpers earn more in Singapore?
In We Are Caring's data, the average was higher in each older age group: SGD 726 a month for helpers aged 23 to 29, up to SGD 922 for those aged 50 and above. The data shows differences between groups, not their causes: helpers in the older groups had more often worked in Singapore before.
What does the data show for helpers aged 23 to 29?
They averaged SGD 726 a month, across 294 placements from January 2022 to June 2026. 41% of them were hired from abroad and 26% were taking their first job in Singapore, more than in any other age group.
How is a helper's age counted?
As her age when she started the placement, in four groups: 23 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, and 50 and above. The published data holds the age group only, never a date of birth.
