What is the salary for an Indonesian maid in Singapore?

Indonesian domestic helpers typically earn between S$480 and S$600 per month depending on experience and duties.

How long does it take to hire a fresh Indonesian maid?

Hiring a fresh Indonesian helper from overseas typically takes 3–6 weeks, including overseas processing, MOM work permit application, SIP, and medical screening.

Can an Indonesian maid handle pork in the kitchen?

Most Indonesian helpers are Muslim and may be uncomfortable handling pork. This should be discussed clearly during the interview. 114 Maids helps facilitate this conversation.

Do Indonesian maids speak English?

English proficiency varies. Many understand basic English and improve quickly. They are fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and Malay, useful in Malay-speaking households.

Are Indonesian maids suitable for elderly care?

Yes. Indonesian helpers are widely regarded as caring and patient caregivers, suitable for bathing assistance, feeding, medication reminders, and companionship.

What is the MOM levy for hiring a domestic helper?

Standard levy is S$300/month. Concessionary levy of S$60/month applies for households with children under 16, elderly above 67, or a person with disabilities.

Hire an Indonesian Maid in Singapore

23C1827 MOM EA licence

194 MOM-approved placements, latest published 12 months

65.4% Retention rate, above the 62.8% industry average

4.4★ MOM customer rating, 69 reviews

5.0★ Google rating, 23 reviews

MOM figures for 20 Sep 2025–20 Sep 2026. Verify licence 23C1827 in the Employment Agency Directory.

01 / A MATCH FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Start with the work
your home really needs.

Each candidate brings different experience. A useful shortlist connects her previous duties with your family’s everyday routines.

FAMILY ROUTINES

Childcare

Discuss the ages she has cared for, meals, school routines and how she responds when children need attention.

TRY THIS IN THE INTERVIEW Use a real school-day or bedtime scenario in the interview.

PERSONAL SUPPORT

Elderly care

Be specific about the support needed, from companionship to personal care and mobility assistance.

TRY THIS IN THE INTERVIEW Ask what similar tasks she has done and what guidance she would need.

EVERYDAY LIFE

Cooking & housework

Share the dishes your family enjoys, your kitchen habits and the cleaning routines that matter most.

TRY THIS IN THE INTERVIEW Ask her to describe a familiar meal from preparation to cleanup.

02 / GET BEYOND THE BIODATA

Understanding goes
both ways.

If your household speaks Malay, English or another language, test the communication you will actually use. Familiar vocabulary helps only when everyone understands each other.

Give a normal two-step household instruction.
Ask her to repeat the instruction in her own words.
Discuss how she will ask when something is unclear.

Talk through your requirements

03 / THE NEXT STEPS

From household needs
to a considered choice.

Your requirements come first. The shortlist, interview and written terms help turn those requirements into a considered decision.

Describe the household

Share care needs, meals, language preferences and timing.

Compare biodata

Look for previous duties that match your actual requirements.

Interview together

Test practical communication, experience and expectations.

Review & prepare

Confirm the quotation and terms, then coordinate the next steps.

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LIFE AT HOME / IN FOCUS

Bring your daily routine into the conversation.

Discuss the practical tasks that matter in your home.

CLARITY BEFORE COMMITMENT

Know the full picture.
Then make your choice.

Request an itemised quotation for the selected candidate and hiring route. Discuss what is included, when payments are due, and the written support, replacement and refund terms.

Ask about costs

Discuss in your quotation

Salary and candidate-specific terms
Agency services and processing
Applicable government charges
Insurance, medical and other relevant costs
Travel or transfer arrangements
Written replacement and refund terms

INDONESIAN MAID FAQ

A few things
to ask before
you decide.

Prefer to talk it through?

Speak with the team

Do all Indonesian helpers speak Malay?

No. Language ability varies between candidates. Check comprehension during the interview using the instructions and vocabulary your family uses every day.

Are Indonesian helpers suitable for elderly care?

Suitability depends on the individual’s experience and the specific support required. Discuss the person’s needs in detail and verify relevant experience during the interview.

Are all Indonesian helpers Muslim?

No. Do not assume a candidate’s religion or religious practices from her nationality. If halal cooking or religious routines matter to your household, discuss them respectfully and directly.

Should I choose a new or transfer helper?

Consider timing, relevant experience and candidate availability. A transfer helper is already in Singapore; an overseas candidate requires time for the applicable preparation and arrival process.

How should I compare biodata?

Compare actual duties, household types, care experience, languages and expectations. Use the interview to explore the details and clarify anything uncertain.

LET’S START WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD

The right experience.
For your everyday.

Tell us about your family, language preferences and the support you are looking for.

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What would help at home?

A few details to get the conversation started.

Name

Main household need

Hiring route

Preferred start

Anything else?