SearchMaid - FAQ About Sri Lankan Maid in Singapore
A fresh Sri Lankan helper earns from around S$450 a month, while an experienced helper or a transfer already in Singapore starts from about S$550, rising to roughly S$900 for stronger transfers. Singapore sets no minimum salary for migrant domestic workers, so the figure is agreed between you and the helper.
Most households spend about S$1,000 to S$1,500 a month once salary, levy, food and daily expenses are added together. On top of that, the one-time setup, covering the agency fee, work permit, medical check, insurance and bond, runs roughly S$2,000 to S$5,000 in the first year.
The standard maid levy is S$300 a month. It drops to S$60 under the concession if your household has a child under 16, a member aged 67 or older, or a person with disabilities. A second helper is levied at S$450 a month.
Sri Lankan helpers are commonly chosen for elderly care and home cooking, and they are a popular fit for Indian households for the shared cuisine and the Tamil language. Fit depends on the individual, so check her work history and ask for a video interview before you decide.
A maid agency in Singapore usually charges S$800 to S$1,500 to place a Sri Lankan helper, covering recruitment, the work permit, the medical check, and settling her in. Mandatory insurance adds about S$200 to S$400 a year. A transfer helper already in Singapore usually costs less to place.
Yes. Direct hire through MOM's Work Permit Online portal can bring upfront costs down to roughly S$400 to S$800, covering the work permit (S$70), the Settling-In Programme (about S$75), the medical check, and insurance. This is cheaper than S$800 to S$1,500 through an agency, but you handle the permit, insurance and paperwork yourself.