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. Transfer helpers averaged SGD 896 and helpers hired from the Philippines SGD 840. Half 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
Filipino helpers' salaries by year
| Period | Placements | Average (SGD) | Median (SGD) | Middle 50% range (SGD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 979 | 871 | 850 | 800–900 |
| 2023 | 779 | 876 | 850 | 800–900 |
| 2024 | 798 | 882 | 900 | 800–950 |
| 2025 | 747 | 913 | 900 | 800–1,000 |
| 2026, January to June | 322 | 904 | 900 | 800–1,000 |
Transfer or hired from the Philippines
| Hiring type | Placements | Average (SGD) | Median (SGD) | Middle 50% range (SGD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer helpers | 2,992 | 896 | 900 | 800–950 |
| Hired from the Philippines | 633 | 840 | 800 | 700–900 |
| All Filipino helpers | 3,625 | 886 | 900 | 800–950 |
Filipino transfer helpers' average rose from SGD 866 in 2022 to SGD 940 in 2025, and was SGD 937 in the first half of 2026. Of the Filipino helpers hired from the Philippines, 62% had worked in Singapore before.
What this means for families
Most Filipino helpers placed by We Are Caring were transfer helpers, already working in Singapore: 83%. Experience in Singapore made a small difference for Filipino helpers: those taking their first job here averaged SGD 865 a month, against SGD 887 for those who had worked here before. For a figure closer to your situation, filter by hiring type and age group in the explorer.
FAQ
Do Filipino transfer helpers earn more than those hired from the Philippines?
Yes, on average. Filipino transfer helpers placed by We Are Caring averaged SGD 896 a month from January 2022 to June 2026, against SGD 840 for those hired from the Philippines: SGD 56 more. 62% of those hired from the Philippines had worked in Singapore before.
Have Filipino helpers' salaries gone up?
Yes. In We Are Caring's data, their average rose from SGD 871 in 2022 to SGD 913 in 2025, and was SGD 904 in the first half of 2026.
Does a Filipino helper in her first job in Singapore earn less?
Slightly, on average. Filipino helpers taking their first job in Singapore averaged SGD 865 a month, against SGD 887 for those who had worked here before, across 240 and 3,385 We Are Caring placements.
