How Much Do Helpers from Myanmar Earn in Singapore?
Helpers from Myanmar placed by We Are Caring earned an average basic salary of SGD 702 a month from January 2022 to June 2026, across 203 placements. Transfer helpers averaged SGD 761 and helpers hired from Myanmar SGD 620. Half earned between SGD 600 and SGD 800 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
Salaries of helpers from Myanmar by year
| Period | Placements | Average (SGD) | Median (SGD) | Middle 50% range (SGD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 | 715 | 750 | 650–800 |
| 2023 | 32 | 771 | 770 | 700–850 |
| 2024 | 65 | 665 | 650 | 550–800 |
| 2025 | 54 | 688 | 698 | 590–750 |
| 2026, January to June | 29 | 728 | 700 | 650–850 |
Transfer or hired from Myanmar
| Hiring type | Placements | Average (SGD) | Median (SGD) | Middle 50% range (SGD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer helpers | 118 | 761 | 750 | 700–850 |
| Hired from Myanmar | 85 | 620 | 600 | 550–650 |
| All helpers from Myanmar | 203 | 702 | 700 | 600–800 |
With 203 placements, this group is smaller than the Filipino and Indonesian ones, so its yearly figures move more. The average was lowest in 2024, when 32 of the 65 helpers placed were hired from Myanmar.
What this means for families
A helper from Myanmar already working in Singapore and one hired from Myanmar averaged SGD 141 a month apart. Helpers from Myanmar taking their first job in Singapore averaged SGD 552 a month, across 40 placements. For a figure closer to your situation, filter by hiring type and age group in the explorer.
FAQ
Do transfer helpers from Myanmar earn more than those hired from Myanmar?
Yes, on average: SGD 761 a month against SGD 620, a difference of SGD 141, across 118 and 85 We Are Caring placements from January 2022 to June 2026. 53% of those hired from Myanmar had worked in Singapore before.
How much does a helper from Myanmar earn in her first job in Singapore?
Helpers from Myanmar taking their first job in Singapore averaged SGD 552 a month, across 40 We Are Caring placements from January 2022 to June 2026, against SGD 739 for those who had worked here before.
Why do the yearly figures vary so much?
Each year holds between 23 and 65 placements, and the share hired from Myanmar changes from year to year. In a small group, a few salaries can move the average.
