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Helper (Maid) Cost Calculator
Free Singapore helper cost calculator: monthly maid levy (S$300, S$450 or S$60 concession), rest day compensation (salary ÷ 26) and the true monthly and yearly cost.
1. Salary and levy
Monthly levy
Concession: your household has a Singapore Citizen child under 16, an elderly person aged 67 or above, or a person with disabilities.
2. Rest days and other costs
Monthly cost of your helper
S$1,200
| Salary | S$700 |
| Levy | S$300 |
| Rest day pay (0 × S$26.92) | S$0.00 |
| Other monthly costs | S$150 |
| Yearly costs ÷ 12 | S$50 |
| Total a month | S$1,200 |
| Total a year | S$14,400 |
She must get at least 1 rest day a month that cannot be paid off. For any other rest day she agrees to work, pay at least 1 day's salary: monthly salary ÷ 26.
Good to know
- The levy is S$300 a month for the first helper and S$450 for each additional one, or S$60 with the concession.
- Employers must buy medical insurance and personal accident insurance for the helper.
- Salary must be paid at least once a month, within 7 days after the end of the salary period.
Rules last checked October 2026. Check MOM for your own levy and concession status. Not legal, tax or financial advice. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.
✅ Rules last checked:
📚 Official sources: MOM: levy · MOM: rest days
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Questions people ask
How much is the maid levy in Singapore?+
S$300 a month for the first migrant domestic worker and S$450 for each additional one. The concessionary rate is S$60 if your household has a Singapore Citizen child under 16, an elderly person aged 67 or above, or a person with disabilities.
How much do I pay if my helper works on her rest day?+
At least 1 day's salary for each rest day she agrees to work: her monthly salary ÷ 26. At least 1 rest day a month cannot be compensated and must be taken.
What does a helper cost per month in total?+
Salary plus levy, plus food, insurance and other costs. For example a S$700 salary with the S$300 levy is already S$1,000 before food and insurance; the calculator adds up your own figures.