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Full Cost Guide on Hiring Maids In Singapore

by Needs SGHome House Cleaning Singapore
Thinking of getting a maid, but feeling daunted by the amount of money required?

In this article we break down all the cost of hiring a domestic helper in Singapore.

At the end of the article, we calculate the estimated, average cost to hire a fresh maid and transfer maid (with and without agency).


Cost of new maid application
These are the approximate cost of hiring a new maid in Singapore:

Settling in programme: $75 (if she is working in Singapore for the first time)

Work Permit application: $30

Work Permit issuance: $30

Foreign Domestic Worker Levy: $265/month (for Normal), $60/month (for Concessionary)

Security deposit: Around $5000, depends on country

Medical Insurance coverage (Minimum coverage of $15,000), Personal Accident Insurance (Minimum coverage of $40,000): About $100 per year

Initial Medical Examination: $80

Employers’ Orientation Programme (if you have not hired an FDW before or you have changed FDWs frequently): Classroom EOP: $30 to $34.50, Online EOP: $46

Maid agency fees in Singapore
Maid agency costs ranges depending on the companies, the typical range is around $0 – $2,000 (depending on agency).

You will also need to check what is included in the agency fee. Here are some of the common components of agency fee:

  • Registration of FDW
  • Overseas recruitment fee of the FDW
  • Air ticket for maid’s arrival in Singapore
  • Initial Medical checkup of FDW
  • Administrative Fee for application of work permit and other documentation
  • Fee related to entry test and safety awareness course
  • Transfer of the maid from airport to your home or agency
  • Medical and personal accident insurance
  • Security bond
  • Sending maid to MOM for thumbprint.
  • Guarantee free replacements

Maid salary in Singapore
Depending on the country, the salary ranges. In addition, the more experienced and capable FDW generally cost more. Factors include:

  • Salary given by past employer
  • Years of experience
  • Specialized skill set – ability to handle elderly and children, nursing expertise and care
  • More people to take care of in the household
  • Attitude of the FDW

You do have to cater to the minimum wage set by the home country of your domestic helper.

  • Myanmar maid salary: ~$450
  • Sri Lanka maid salary: ~$497
  • Indonesian maid salary: ~$550
  • Philippines maid in Singapore: ~$570

 
Conclusion
Hiring a maid in Singapore has a lot more information to consume, such as maid levy and maid insurance in Singapore. It is best you consult a maid agency or visit MOM website for more information

This guide shines light on some of the costs in hiring a maid and is not a comprehensive guide to all costs involved. We advise caution and talk to several maid agencies before settling for the suitable one. 


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