Domestic Helper Salary in Singapore 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, across 4,681 placements from January 2022 to June 2026. Half of Filipino helpers earned between SGD 800 and SGD 950 a month.
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 nationality
| Nationality | Placements | Average (SGD) | Median (SGD) | Middle 50% range (SGD) | Share of transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filipino | 3,625 | 886 | 900 | 800–950 | 83% |
| Sri Lankan | 60 | 852 | 850 | 750–900 | 95% |
| Indonesian | 758 | 828 | 804 | 750–900 | 82% |
| Indian | 32 | 822 | 785 | 738–950 | 78% |
| Burmese | 203 | 702 | 700 | 600–800 | 58% |
Sri Lankan and Indian helpers are few in this data, so their figures move more from year to year. Helpers of other nationalities, 3 placements in all, count in the overall figures only.
What this means for families
Nationality is one of several things that go with a different salary. Hiring type, experience in Singapore and age group matter too, and they overlap: 83% of the Filipino helpers in this data were transfer helpers, against 58% of the Burmese helpers. To compare like with like, filter by nationality and hiring type together in the explorer.
FAQ
Which helpers earn the most in Singapore, by nationality?
In We Are Caring's data, Filipino helpers had the highest average basic salary, SGD 886 a month from January 2022 to June 2026 (3,625 placements), and Burmese helpers the lowest, SGD 702 (203 placements). The figures describe what was paid, not what anyone should pay.
Is there a minimum salary for helpers of each nationality?
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.
Why are the Sri Lankan and Indian figures less certain?
There are few of them in this data: 60 Sri Lankan and 32 Indian placements, against 3,625 Filipino placements. A few salaries can move a small group's average, so their figures change more from year to year.
