How To Hire A Maid In Singapore
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Hire should be 21-years-old and above
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Not be an undischarged bankrupt
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You should have the mental capacity to understand and discharge your responsibility as their employer
Domestic Helper Singapore Salary: Here’s What You Need To Know
1. Salary
FDW’s Years of Experience |
FDW Monthly Salary |
1 year |
$500 to $620 |
2 to 5 years |
$650 to $700 |
6 years and above |
$700 to $975 |
2. Maid levy charges
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Child or grandchild below 16 years
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A family member who needs help with at least one daily activity
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Child or grandchild turns 16 years old.
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The person needing care (young child, aged or disabled family member) has passed away
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The person needing care no longer stays with you
3. Daily living expenses
4. Security bond
5. Salary adjustments
More importantly, ensure that you pay her the salary on time with a minimum relaxation of 7 day.
6. Insurance requirement
7. Lumpsum costs
Criteria For The Maids That Apply For Employment
The maid that you hire has to be:
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Female
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Between 23 and 50 years of age, at the time of application
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From Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Macau, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Myanmar, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, South Korea, and Taiwan.
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She should be unrelated to the employer
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Employed at your home address as stated on your NRIC
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Certified with the Settling-In-Programme if this is her first time seeking employment as a domestic worker in Singapore. (For new maids, SIP will be done when she arrives in Singapore)
To sum it up, you can expect to spend at least $24,000 over a period of two years. This includes the monthly recurring cost ($906 per month) and the one-off lumpsum amount (about $2,000). For your convenience and better planning, you should take the above as an estimate on the lower end.
While, we understand that hiring a maid in Singapore is expensive, but don’t forget to treat your maids with respect and love. Remember, they have left their own countries and are staying with you to serve you. MOM lists down clear guidelines like providing your helpers three meals a day and a day off to ensure fair treatment.
Whether you hire an FDW through an agency or directly, deciding on the amount you need to pay depends on the understanding between you and the helper. However, budgeting your domestic helper Singapore salary will surely help you plan better, especially in the middle of the pandemic.
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