Maid Levy Calculator Singapore (2026)
Work out the monthly, annual and pro-rated levy for your domestic helper at MOM's S$300, S$450 and S$60 rates, and check the concession criteria.
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One helper per eligible person, up to two per household. Check eligibility
For a helper who starts or leaves part-way through a month.
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Rates as of 23 October 2026; source: MOM. The levy for each month is due by the 17th of the following month (or the next working day if the 17th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday).
This is an estimate worked out from the details you enter. Your monthly levy bill from MOM is the figure you pay, and MOM determines concession eligibility.
What this calculator assumes, and what it does not model
- Rates per MOM as of 23 October 2026: S$300 first helper, S$450 each subsequent helper, S$60 concessionary.
- A partial calendar month is charged at the daily rate, (monthly rate × 12) ÷ 365 rounded up to the nearest cent, for each levy day; a full calendar month is charged the monthly rate.
- The concession applies to the first helpers you mark, one per eligible person and at most two per household.
- Helpers on the concession are not counted when ranking the others: the first helper on the normal rate pays S$300, each further one S$450 (per MOM's levy FAQ).
- Eligibility is determined by MOM, not by this calculator.
- Late-payment penalties, or the Work Permit revocation that follows two months of missed payments.
- Levy waivers for overseas leave, hospitalisation, custody or death.
- Backdating when a concession is granted part-way through a month.
- Changes to the levy rates after the date above.
Levy rates and rules last checked 23 October 2026 · source: MOM · output is an estimate based on the inputs you enter. General information only.
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Maid levy rates in 2026
The levy is a monthly charge on every employer of a migrant domestic worker, set by MOM. Rates as of 23 October 2026:
| Helper | Monthly | Daily |
|---|---|---|
| First helper | S$300 | S$9.87 |
| Each subsequent helper | S$450 | S$14.80 |
| Concessionary rate | S$60 | S$1.98 |
Source: MOM, Paying levy. The daily rate applies only to a calendar month the helper did not complete in full.
Maid levy concession: who qualifies
The concession lowers the levy from S$300 to S$60 a month, a difference of S$240 a month or S$2,880 a year for a first helper. MOM grants it for one helper per eligible person, capped at 2 helpers per household, in three groups:
- Young child: a Singapore Citizen child below 16. A parent qualifies from the child’s birth date; anyone else from the date the child is added as a household member on FDW eService.
- Elderly: a member aged 67 or above who is a Singapore Citizen, or a Permanent Resident with a Singapore Citizen spouse (or, for a parent or grandparent, an employer or spouse who is a Singapore Citizen). Anyone other than you or your spouse needs the same NRIC address and a household-member listing on FDW eService.
- Person with disabilities: certified by a Singapore-registered doctor as needing help with at least one activity of daily living, a Singapore Citizen or a PR with a Singapore Citizen parent, spouse or child, at the same NRIC address, listed on FDW eService, with a letter from the Agency for Integrated Care supporting the concession application.
The concession is applied automatically once the criteria are met; changes appear within the next two levy bills, backdated to when the steps were completed. Source: MOM, Levy concession.
1. Young child
2. Elderly
3. Person with disabilities
Answer the questions for any of the three groups. The result lists each MOM criterion your answers meet or do not meet.
MOM determines eligibility. The concession is applied automatically once MOM’s records show the criteria are met, capped at 2 helpers per household. MOM levy concession page
How to pay the maid levy
- View the bill. The latest levy bill can be viewed online on the 3rd working day of every month.
- Pay by GIRO. MOM collects the levy by GIRO (bank deduction). With GIRO, the levy is deducted from your bank account on the 17th of the following month, or the next working day.
- PayNow QR without GIRO. Without a GIRO arrangement, the levy can be paid by PayNow QR.
- Due date. The levy for each month is due by the 17th of the following month (or the next working day if the 17th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday).
- Late payment. A late payment penalty applies. Missing payments for two consecutive months leads to the helper’s Work Permit being revoked the following month. The employer cannot apply for Work Permits while levy is unpaid. MOM may take legal action to recover unpaid levy.
Source: MOM, Paying levy, as of 23 October 2026.
When the levy can be waived
- Overseas leave of at least 7 consecutive days (up to 60 calendar days per calendar year)
- The helper did not return from overseas leave (the Work Permit is cancelled first if still valid)
- Hospitalisation leave issued by a Singapore-registered doctor from a local medical institution (also capped at 60 calendar days per calendar year)
- Police or embassy custody, with a letter stating the custody period
- Death of the helper
Apply through the "Check and pay foreign worker levy" eService, from the 1st of the month after receiving the levy bill and within 1 year of that bill. Source: MOM, Apply for levy waiver.
Maid levy: common questions
How much is the maid levy in 2026?
The monthly levy is S$300 for the first migrant domestic worker, S$450 for each subsequent helper and S$60 at the concessionary rate. The daily equivalents are S$9.87, S$14.80 and S$1.98. Rates per MOM as of 23 October 2026.
How is the levy worked out for a partial month?
MOM charges the daily rate only for a calendar month the helper did not complete in full. The daily rate is the monthly rate times 12, divided by 365, rounded up to the nearest cent. For example, a first helper with 22 levy days in October pays 22 × S$9.87 = S$217.14 for that month, while a full calendar month is S$300.
Who qualifies for the maid levy concession?
MOM grants the S$60 concessionary rate to households with a Singapore Citizen child below 16, a member aged 67 or above who meets MOM's citizenship and address conditions, or a person certified as needing help with at least one activity of daily living whose concession application is supported by a letter from the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC). It covers one helper per eligible person, up to 2 helpers per household. MOM determines eligibility.
How do I pay the maid levy online?
MOM collects the levy by GIRO (bank deduction) on the 17th of the following month, or the next working day. Without a GIRO arrangement, the levy can be paid by PayNow QR. The bill can be viewed online on the 3rd working day of every month.
When does the maid levy start and stop?
For a first-time helper the levy starts on the 5th day after arrival, counting the arrival date as day 1. For other helpers it starts the day after arrival. When a helper transfers from another employer in Singapore, the previous employer pays the levy up to the date the new Work Permit is issued. The levy ends when the Work Permit is cancelled or expires.
Can the maid levy be waived?
MOM lists five grounds: overseas leave of at least 7 consecutive days, a helper who does not return from overseas leave, hospitalisation leave issued by a Singapore-registered doctor, police or embassy custody, and the helper's death. Overseas leave and hospitalisation leave are each capped at 60 calendar days per calendar year. Apply through the "Check and pay foreign worker levy" eService, from the 1st of the month after receiving the levy bill and within 1 year of that bill.
Figures from mom.gov.sg as of 23 October 2026. MOM is cited as a source only; SGfi is not affiliated with MOM.