How Have Helper Salaries Changed in Singapore Since 2022?
The average basic salary of helpers placed by We Are Caring rose from SGD 860 in 2022 to SGD 880 in 2025, across 4,681 placements. It was SGD 865 in the first half of 2026, when more helpers were hired from abroad, while transfer helpers' average held at SGD 911.
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 year
| Period | Placements | Average (SGD) | Median (SGD) | Share hired from abroad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,174 | 860 | 850 | 17% |
| 2023 | 963 | 869 | 850 | 11% |
| 2024 | 1,026 | 864 | 850 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1,024 | 880 | 900 | 22% |
| 2026, January to June | 494 | 865 | 850 | 32% |
The overall average mixes two groups whose salaries moved differently. Transfer helpers' average rose from SGD 858 in 2022 to SGD 912 in 2025. Helpers hired from abroad averaged SGD 873 in 2022, then between SGD 757 and SGD 770 from 2024. When the share hired from abroad rises, the overall average can fall even while each group's holds.
What this means for families
A single average for all helpers hides these two trends. When comparing salaries, compare helpers hired the same way: the explorer shows each year by hiring type.
FAQ
Are helper salaries going up in Singapore?
In We Are Caring's data, the average rose 2.3% from 2022 to 2025, from SGD 860 to SGD 880 a month. Transfer helpers' average rose more, from SGD 858 to SGD 912.
Why was the average lower in 2026?
More helpers were hired from abroad: 32% of placements in the first half of 2026, against 22% in the first half of 2025. Transfer helpers averaged SGD 911 a month in the first half of both years.
When is this data updated?
Twice a year, in January and July. The next update, in January 2027, adds July to December 2026.
