Maid Levy Calculator (2026)

Work out the monthly migrant domestic worker (MDW) levy — including the $60 concessionary rate for households with a young child, elderly member, or person with disabilities.

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Which helper is this?

Concession-qualifying household members

Child below 16Elderly aged 67 or abovePerson with disabilities (any age)

Concession is already used by another helper in this household

Helper was present for only part of this month (pro-rate)

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Enter your household details to see your MDW levy and whether the concessionary rate applies.

For reference only — not HR or legal advice.

How the MDW levy works

Three rates, one concession.

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$300 / $450 / $60

$300 monthly for a first helper at the normal rate, $450 for a second helper, and $60 for the concessionary rate (one helper per household max).

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Concession criteria

A young child under 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with disabilities in the household qualifies you for the concessionary rate on your first helper.

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Daily pro-rate

When the helper is not in your employ for a full month, MOM charges a daily rate instead — $9.87, $14.80 or $1.98 depending on tier.

FAQ

How much is the MDW levy in Singapore?add

The monthly migrant domestic worker (MDW) levy is $300 for your first helper at the normal rate and $450 for each subsequent helper. Households that qualify for the concessionary rate pay $60 per month — but only on one helper.

Who qualifies for the concessionary $60 rate?add

A household qualifies if it has a young child below 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with disabilities. MOM grants the concession automatically based on the information you provide when applying for the work permit (for child/elderly cases). PWD-based concessions require an application via the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC).

Can I get the concession on both helpers if I employ two?add

No. The concessionary rate applies to only one helper per household, regardless of how many qualifying conditions you meet. A second helper is charged the $450 monthly rate.

What if my helper is away or starts mid-month?add

The levy is pro-rated using a daily rate: $9.87/day for a normal first helper, $14.80/day for a subsequent helper, and $1.98/day for the concessionary rate. The daily rate is used only for partial months — full months use the flat monthly amount.

Is there a tax relief for the MDW levy?add

No. The Foreign Domestic Worker Levy income-tax relief lapsed from Year of Assessment 2025. The MDW levy is no longer tax-deductible — do not assume any offset on your tax return.

Sources

• MOM — Paying the MDW levy — Monthly and daily levy rates for normal and subsequent helpers (verified 2026-05-20)
• MOM — Levy concession — Concessionary $60 rate and qualifying conditions (verified 2026-05-20)

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