What a Fair Salary Looks Like for Maids, Nannies, and Caregivers in 2025
A Human+ Guide by MaidProvider.ph
In 2025, the cost of living in Metro Manila has changed dramatically — but many families still base their offers on pre-pandemic rates. The result? High turnover, mismatched expectations, and the constant cycle of “ang hirap maghanap ng kasambahay.”
The truth is simple:
If you want a stable household, you must align with real market salaries, not outdated benchmarks.
This isn’t about overpaying.
This is about fairness, retention, and reality.
Human+ has compiled salary patterns from thousands of placements across NCR, Cavite, Laguna, Cebu, and Davao to show what “fair” really looks like today.
Why Salaries Have Shifted in 2025
Three forces reshaped the domestic job market:
1. Inflation Changed Survival Math
Rice at ₱55–₱60/kilo.
Transport at peak.
Remittances losing value.
A salary that worked in 2019 no longer sustains a family today.
2. Overseas Hiring Is Aggressive
Dubai and Hong Kong offer ₱25,000–₱35,000 for domestic roles.
Local households compete not with neighbors, but migration.
3. Fewer Workers Enter Domestic Work
Younger women now choose
• retail
• BPO cleaning crews
• hotel housekeeping
• factory work
because hours are clearer and privacy is better.
Demand is rising. Supply is shrinking.
The salary curve is the inevitable result.
THE REAL 2025 SALARY GUIDE (Human+ Observed)
Fair rates based on 2025 retention data.
These numbers reflect what workers actually accept and stay for, not just what families wish to pay.
1. MAID PRO (All-Around Helper)
₱10,000–₱14,000
Recommended for homes needing:
• cleaning
• laundry
• cooking assistance
• general household routines
Why this is fair:
Below ₱10,000 leads to quick turnover — families see workers leave at the first better offer.
2. NANNY PRO (Yaya)
₱12,000–₱18,000
Range varies depending on:
• child’s age
• infant handling skills
• sleep training awareness
• emergency response knowledge
• emotional regulation skills
• number of kids
Why this is fair:
Childcare is specialized.
Parents want safety, patience, and communication — these come with training and experience.
3. CAREGIVER PRO (Elderly or Special-Needs)
₱15,000–₱25,000
Higher rates apply if role includes:
• lifting and transfer of patient
• dementia/Alzheimer’s supervision
• medication reminders
• overnight monitoring
• mobility assistance
Why this is fair:
Caregiving is physically and emotionally demanding and often medical-adjacent.
4. DRIVER PRO
₱20,000–₱30,000
Premiums apply when:
• schedule is split
• household has multiple cars
• long-distance drives are frequent
• security duties are added
Note:
Drivers often fall under the Labor Code, not the Kasambahay Law — meaning higher regulatory expectations.
Why Paying Fairly Actually Saves Money
Families often ask:
“Bakit ang bilis umalis?”
or
“Bakit lagi kaming naghahanap?”
The answer is usually the same:
Because the offer was based on 2018 rates while everyone else is offering 2025 rates.
Fair pay reduces turnover — and turnover is the most expensive part of domestic work.
Housing adjustments + training + repeat onboarding + stress = more costly than offering the correct salary upfront.
Stability costs less than replacement.
Human+ Recommendation: The 3-Part Salary Rule
1. Pay at market value
Below-market = guaranteed turnover.
2. Add structure
Clear expectations + written agreement = fewer conflicts.
3. Offer dignity
Respect, rest, communication, and boundaries keep workers long-term.
What Families Shared With Human+
“Mas mahal, pero tumagal.”
“Mas stable ang bahay namin ngayon.”
“Worth it ang peace of mind.”
“Mas masaya ang kids—iba talaga yung trained nanny.”
When fairness enters the equation, everything else improves.
Final Word
Fair salaries are not just a financial decision — they’re a reflection of how we value the people who keep our homes safe, clean, and functional.
In 2025, the standard is clear:
Professional care requires professional compensation.
The families who understand this first get the best workers — and keep them.
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