Maid Agency in Singapore

Prices checked October 2026 against the published price lists of 526 contractors listed on Homees, MOM's 2025 wage data and Qanvast's 2026 report. How we price →

Key takeaways

• Agency fees run S$1,000–S$3,000+ all-in (placement, insurance, settling-in), plus monthly salary and levy.
• Agencies must be MOM-licensed — verify the EA licence number on MOM's directory before paying.
• Ask about replacement terms — what happens if the match doesn't work out.
• Transparent fee breakdowns separate good agencies from the rest.

The agency you pick shapes the whole hiring experience — matching quality, fee transparency and what happens when things don't work out. Here's what agencies charge and how to choose one. Full costs in our maid cost guide.

Hiring a maid in Singapore is common for families who have no time for housework. Work such as cleaning the house, mopping the floor, laundry to specialised work like taking care of elderly and young children can be done using a full-time domestic helper.

How to Choose Good Maid Agencies in Singapore?

More often than not, we are stuck at filtering out multiple agencies to select the most optimum one for our needs. There are thousands of agencies out there; how can I better qualify the best agency that can suit my needs?

Here are some useful questions to ask the potential agency to ensure they can meet your requirements.

How to choose well

1. The key requirement. Employment agencies must be MOM-licensed — verify the EA licence number on MOM's online directory before paying anything.
2. Reviews with specifics beat star counts. Look for reviews that mention your exact need and how problems were handled.
3. Clear pricing only. Vague quotes are where surprises hide — get the full cost in writing.
4. Never pay fully upfront. Deposits and progressive payment protect you if things go wrong.

What it should cost

Agency fees run S$1,000–S$3,000+ all-in (placement, insurance, settling-in), plus monthly salary and levy. Compare providers on the Homees directory.

FAQ

How much do maid agencies charge in Singapore? Agency fees run S$1,000–S$3,000+ all-in (placement, insurance, settling-in), plus monthly salary and levy. Always compare 2–3 quotes.

How do I choose a good provider? Check real Google reviews and completed local work, note the key point (Employment agencies must be MOM-licensed), and get clear pricing before committing.

Is this list up to date? The shortlist is from our 2023 editorial round and is being re-verified for 2026. For the current vetted list with live contact details, use the Homees directory.

Shortlist from Homees' 2023 editorial round, under re-verification for 2026. For the live, vetted directory, visit Homees contractors.

More detail: read the full guide.

Hiring a helper is a household decision that lives with you daily — the agency's honesty about matching and fees sets the whole tone.

Also see: maid agency fees and mom rules in singapore.