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Maid Agencies in Singapore: 45 maid agencies · agency service fee typically S$1,000–S$3,000 one-off

Updated October 2026How we rank
Use only an MOM-licensed agency, and check its demerit points on MOM's EA Directory first. Agency fees typically run $1,000–3,000. The levy is $300 a month, or $60 with a citizen child under 16, a senior aged 67+ or a person with disability at home. Agencies must refund at least half their fee if the hire ends within six months.

12 of the best-documented maid agencies in Singapore

Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.

Your Maid Agency

Your Maid Agency

Bukit Timah

16+ years in business

2 min walk from Beauty World MRT

Jayyne Employment Agencies

Jayyne Employment Agencies

Little India

15+ years in business

2 min walk from Little India MRT

Bestmaid Employment Pte Ltd

Bestmaid Employment Pte Ltd

Lavender

13+ years in business

3 min walk from Lavender MRT

Best Human Resource

Best Human Resource

Orchard

12+ years in business

2 min walk from Orchard MRT

Faith Maid Agency

Faith Maid Agency

Geylang

12+ years in business

3 min walk from Cc9 MRT

Labour Express Employment Agency

Labour Express Employment Agency

Jurong East

13+ years in business

4 min walk from Jurong East MRT

Bee Lee Maid Agency Pte Ltd

Bee Lee Maid Agency Pte Ltd

Serangoon

11+ years in business

18 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT

TSM Maid and Confinement Nanny Agency

TSM Maid and Confinement Nanny Agency

Geylang

Since 2017

6 min walk from Mattar MRT

Jans Maid and Employment Agency

Jans Maid and Employment Agency

Bukit Merah

Since 2021

15 min walk from Redhill MRT

Able Best - Trusted Singapore Maid Agency

Able Best - Trusted Singapore Maid Agency

Buona Vista

5 min walk from Buona Vista MRT

1st Allbest Maid Agency

1st Allbest Maid Agency

Orchard

2 min walk from Orchard MRT

AMR Maids - Asia Manpower Resources Pte. Ltd.

AMR Maids - Asia Manpower Resources Pte. Ltd.

Ang Mo Kio

5 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT

Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.

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How much do maid agencies charge in Singapore?

Government charges are from MOM (as of October 2026); agency fees and salaries are market ranges collated in 2026. Transfer helpers usually mean a lower agency fee but a higher salary.

  • Agency service fee

    S$1,000–S$3,000 one-off

    Lower or none for direct hires and some transfers

  • MDW levy, first helper

    S$300 per month

  • MDW levy, concessionary rate

    S$60 per month

    For eligible households; subsequent helpers without concession pay $450

  • Security bond

    S$5,000 guarantee

    A banker's or insurer's guarantee, not cash; not needed for Malaysian helpers

  • Bond, medical and personal accident insurance bundle

    S$300–S$600 per 26-month permit

    Medical cover must be at least $60,000 a year

  • Employers' Orientation Programme (first-time employers)

    S$35–S$60 one-off

  • Settling-in Programme (first-time helpers)

    S$76.40–S$92.65 one-off

  • Monthly salary, fresh helper

    S$450–S$700 per month

    Philippines about $650 (US$500 minimum from 21 Oct 2025); Indonesia $550–600; Myanmar high $400s–$550

Sources: MOM – Levy for migrant domestic workers; MOM – Security bond requirements for MDWs; MOM – Employers' Orientation Programme; MOM – Settling-in Programme for MDWs; The Money Bees – Cost of hiring a maid in Singapore (2026). Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.

What licence should a maid agency have?

  • Employment Agency licence

    Ministry of Manpower · Required by law

    Any agency placing migrant domestic workers must be licensed under the Employment Agencies Act. It is an offence to use an unlicensed agency. The EA Directory shows licence status, demerit points and agencies under MOM surveillance.

    Check the official register

  • Registered EA personnel

    Ministry of Manpower · Required by law

    Staff who handle placements must be registered with MOM and carry a registration card; check the card against the EA Directory.

    Check the official register

How to choose a maid agency

  • Look up the agency on MOM's EA Directory. Agencies with 12 or more demerit points are under MOM surveillance for 12 months; at 24 points the licence is suspended or revoked.
  • Ask how the refund works. Under Rule 13A of the Employment Agencies Rules, agencies must refund at least 50% of the service fee if the helper's employment ends within the first six months and the other conditions are met.
  • Get the placement loan or salary-deduction schedule in writing. Agencies in Singapore may collect no more than one month of the helper's salary per year of contract, capped at two months, in fees from the worker.
  • Decide between a fresh hire and a transfer. A transfer avoids airfare and the Settling-in Programme and can start within days, but salaries are often $700–1,000+.
  • If you have a citizen child under 16, a citizen or eligible PR aged 67+, or a person with disability at home, apply for the levy concession: $60 instead of $300 a month.

Red flags

  • The agency or its staff are not on MOM's EA Directory, or the agency is on MOM's surveillance list.
  • No written service agreement, or a refusal to put the refund terms and salary deductions in writing.
  • Fees collected from the helper above the legal cap of one month's salary per year of contract.
  • Asking you to pay the security bond in cash to the agency. The bond is a banker's or insurer's guarantee lodged with MOM.

Questions to ask before you book

  • What is your licence number, and how many demerit points do you currently have?
  • What exactly does your fee cover, and what is your refund policy if it doesn't work out?
  • How much is the helper's placement loan, and how many months of salary deductions?
  • Is the helper fresh or a transfer, and can I speak to her before deciding?
  • Who handles the work permit, insurance, medical and Settling-in Programme?

Questions about maid agencies in Singapore

How much does it cost to hire a maid in Singapore?

Budget about $3,000–7,000 upfront and $1,000–1,650 a month (2026 estimates). Upfront costs include an agency fee of $1,000–3,000, insurance, the Settling-in Programme and airfare for a fresh hire. Monthly costs are the helper's salary (about $450–700 for fresh helpers) plus a $300 levy, or $60 with a levy concession.

Who qualifies for the $60 maid levy concession?

You pay $60 instead of $300 a month if an eligible person lives with you: a Singapore Citizen child under 16, a Singapore Citizen aged 67 or above, certain PRs aged 67 or above with a citizen spouse or child, or a person with disability certified by a doctor as needing help with at least one daily activity (applied through AIC). Each eligible person covers one helper, up to two per household.

Can I get my maid agency fee back if the helper doesn't work out?

Partly. Since 1 June 2022, agencies must refund at least 50% of the service fee you paid if the helper's employment is terminated within the first six months, provided other conditions are met. Notify the agency of the reason before terminating and request the refund in writing; the agency must pay within 14 working days. The helper's placement loan is excluded.

How do I check if a maid agency is licensed?

Search MOM's EA Directory (Employment Agencies and Personnel Search). It shows whether the agency is licensed, its live demerit points, whether it is under MOM surveillance, and its registered staff with photos. Agencies at 12 or more demerit points are under surveillance; at 24 points the licence is suspended or revoked. Using an unlicensed agency is an offence.

Do first-time employers need to attend a course?

Yes. If you are hiring a migrant domestic worker for the first time, you must complete the three-hour Employers' Orientation Programme before submitting the Work Permit application. It costs $35 online or $35–60 in a classroom. A first-time helper must also attend the Settling-in Programme within 7 days of arrival (excluding Sundays and public holidays), paid for by the employer.

How many maid agencies are there in Singapore?

Lookup lists 45 maid agencies in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Geylang (6). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.