{"id":25558,"date":"2026-03-23T17:16:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employhelpers.com\/?p=25558"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:22:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T04:22:55","slug":"laporan-gaji-pekerja-lepas-singapura-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/employhelpers.com\/id\/blog\/laporan-gaji-pekerja-lepas-singapura-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Laporan Gaji Pembantu Rumah Tangga Singapura 2026: Data dari 1.006 Profil Pembantu Rumah Tangga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most FDW salary guides in Singapore are based on agency estimates or anecdotal ranges. This report is different. Using data from 1,006 helper profiles on Employhelpers.com &#8211; filtered to helpers actively seeking work in Singapore. We&#8217;ve compiled real salary expectations by nationality and experience tier. No agency markups. No guesswork. Just what helpers are actually asking for in Q1 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/employhelpers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_o3arx9o3arx9o3ar-scaled-e1774326140231.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Average expected salary across all profiles<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Singapore-seeking helper profiles analysed<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Salary premium: entry-level vs. 10+ years<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$851<\/td><td>1,006<\/td><td>~$135<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;These aren&#8217;t agency estimates. They&#8217;re salary expectations declared by 1,006 helpers themselves &#8211; the closest thing to a real market rate Singapore has.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salary by Nationality &amp; Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All figures represent helper-declared expected salaries in SGD per month, from profiles seeking work in Singapore. Profiles with salary expectations outside $400\u2013$1,500\/month were excluded as likely data entry errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Filipino Helpers, n=869 profiles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Experience<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Profiles<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Avg Expected Salary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0\u20132 years<\/td><td>103<\/td><td>$776<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3\u20135 years<\/td><td>146<\/td><td>$794<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6\u201310 years<\/td><td>244<\/td><td>$859<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10+ years<\/td><td>376<\/td><td>$911<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Indonesian Helpers, n=148 profiles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Experience<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Profiles<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Avg Expected Salary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0\u20132 years<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>$761<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3\u20135 years<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>$803<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6\u201310 years<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>$862<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10+ years<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>$886<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Myanmar (Burmese) Helpers, n=15 profiles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Experience<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Profiles<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Avg Expected Salary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0\u20132 years<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>$758<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3\u20135 years<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>$733<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6\u201310 years<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>$767<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10+ years<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>$810<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0 Myanmar sample is small (n=15). Figures are directional only and will be updated as the platform&#8217;s dataset grows. Indian (n=9, avg ~$757) and Sri Lankan (n=5, avg ~$850) samples are too small to report independently this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:680px; margin:0 auto; padding:8px 0;\">\n  <canvas id=\"fdwSalaryChart\" height=\"260\"><\/canvas>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/chart.js@4.4.0\/dist\/chart.umd.min.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n(function() {\n  var ctx = document.getElementById('fdwSalaryChart').getContext('2d');\n  new Chart(ctx, {\n    type: 'bar',\n    data: {\n      labels: [\n        'Filipino 0\u20132 yrs', 'Filipino 3\u20135 yrs', 'Filipino 6\u201310 yrs', 'Filipino 10+ yrs',\n        'Indonesian 0\u20132 yrs', 'Indonesian 3\u20135 yrs', 'Indonesian 6\u201310 yrs', 'Indonesian 10+ yrs'\n      ],\n      datasets: [{\n        label: 'Avg Expected Salary (SGD\/month)',\n        data: [776, 794, 859, 911, 761, 803, 862, 886],\n        backgroundColor: [\n          '#1a3a5c','#1a3a5c','#1a3a5c','#1a3a5c',\n          '#2d6a4f','#2d6a4f','#2d6a4f','#2d6a4f'\n        ],\n        borderRadius: 3,\n        borderSkipped: false\n      }]\n    },\n    options: {\n      indexAxis: 'y',\n      responsive: true,\n      plugins: {\n        legend: { display: false },\n        tooltip: {\n          callbacks: {\n            label: function(ctx) { return ' $' + ctx.parsed.x + '\/month'; }\n          }\n        }\n      },\n      scales: {\n        x: {\n          min: 600,\n          max: 1000,\n          ticks: {\n            callback: function(val) { return '$' + val; }\n          },\n          grid: { color: '#f0f0f0' }\n        },\n        y: {\n          grid: { display: false }\n        }\n      }\n    }\n  });\n})();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Employers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. $800+ is the new normal<br><\/strong>Most helpers with 3+ years of experience declare salary expectations above $800\/month. Employers budgeting $600-$650 will find their choices significantly limited, particularly for experienced helpers. <br><br><strong>2. The Filipino-Indonesian salary gap is closing <br><\/strong>At the 10+ year tier, Indonesian helpers ($886 avg) are just $25\/month behind Filipino helpers ($911 avg). Nationality alone is increasingly a poor proxy for salary expectations at the senior level. <br><br><strong>3. The experience premium is worth budgeting for <br><\/strong>Across both major nationalities, the jump from entry-level to 10+ years is consistently $130-$140\/month. If you&#8217;re hiring a younger helper, build in room for salary growth over time. <br><br><strong>4. These are expectations, not agreed salaries <br><\/strong>All figures represent what helpers declare on their profiles. Actual agreed salaries will depend on negotiation, specific duties, accommodation provided, and individual circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data source: Helper profiles submitted to Employhelpers.com, a Singapore-based platform connecting employers directly with domestic helpers without agency fees. Sample: 1,006 profiles filtered to helpers who selected Singapore as a preferred job location, with a declared salary expectation between $400-$1,500\/month, as of Q1 2026. <br><br>Salary field: Self-reported &#8220;Salary per month&#8221; number field completed by helpers at profile registration. Reflects expectations, not necessarily agreed employment terms. <br><br>Experience field: Taxonomy tier selected by the helper at registration: 0\u20132, 3\u20135, 6\u201310, or 10+ years of FDW experience. <br><br>Limitations: Myanmar, Indian, and Sri Lankan nationality samples are small (n&lt;20) and should be treated as directional only. This report will be updated annually as the platform dataset grows. <br><br>How to cite this report: Employhelpers.com Singapore FDW Salary Report 2026, based on 1,006 Singapore-seeking helper profiles (Q1 2026). employhelpers.com<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774325237611\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the average maid salary in Singapore in 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Based on 1,006 helper profiles on Employhelpers.com, the average expected salary across all nationalities and experience levels is $851\/month. Filipino helpers average $911\/month at the senior tier (10+ years), while entry-level helpers average $776\/month.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774325247559\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much should I pay a Filipino maid in Singapore in 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Filipino helpers declare expected salaries of $776\/month at entry level (0\u20132 years), rising to $911\/month for those with 10+ years experience. Most experienced Filipino helpers expect $850 or above.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774325257638\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much does an Indonesian maid cost in Singapore in 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Indonesian helpers on Employhelpers.com expect between $761\/month (1\u20132 years experience) and $886\/month (10+ years). At the senior tier, Indonesian helpers are within $25\/month of their Filipino counterparts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774325267392\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is it cheaper to hire an Indonesian or Filipino helper in Singapore?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Marginally. At entry level the difference is small \u2014 $776 (Filipino) vs $761 (Indonesian). At 10+ years the gap narrows to just $25\/month ($911 vs $886). Experience level matters far more than nationality when it comes to salary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774325277848\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the minimum salary for a maid in Singapore?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Singapore does not legislate a minimum salary for Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs). However, based on real helper profiles for direct hire, the practical floor in 2026 is around $600\u2013$650\/month for entry-level helpers. Offering below this will significantly limit your options.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774325303740\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much more do experienced helpers cost?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Across both Filipino and Indonesian helpers, the experience premium is consistently $130\u2013$140\/month between entry level and 10+ years. That&#8217;s roughly $1,600\/year extra for a highly experienced helper.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774325314269\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are these salaries what agencies charge?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. These figures are self-declared salary expectations from helpers themselves, sourced directly from 1,006 profiles on Employhelpers.com.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774325329457\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How often is this salary data updated?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>This report is published annually. The current edition covers Q1 2026, based on profiles on Employhelpers.com at time of publication.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most FDW salary guides in Singapore are based on agency estimates or anecdotal ranges. This report is different. Using data from 1,006 helper profiles on Employhelpers.com &#8211; filtered to helpers actively seeking work in Singapore. We&#8217;ve compiled real salary expectations by nationality and experience tier. No agency markups. No guesswork. 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