Full Cost Guide on Hiring Maids In 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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