Housemaid Jobs in Kuwait 2026: Salary & How to Apply Legally
Quick answer: housemaid jobs in Kuwait pay roughly KD 60–140 per month depending on nationality — Filipino housemaids KD 100–140 (with a government minimum of about KD 153 / USD 500 for newly processed Filipino contracts), Indian and Sri Lankan KD 70–110, Indonesian KD 80–120, Ethiopian KD 60–95. Legal jobs come only through PAM-licensed recruitment offices — and workers never pay recruitment fees.
What a legal housemaid job in Kuwait includes
- A written contract under Law No. 68/2015 (Kuwait's domestic workers law)
- Employer-paid food, accommodation, medical care and the return ticket
- A weekly rest day and end-of-service entitlements
- The employer pays all permit and transfer fees — charging the worker is illegal
Salary by nationality (per month)
| Nationality | Housemaid salary |
|---|---|
| Filipino | KD 100–140 (DMW minimum ≈ KD 153 for new contracts) |
| Indonesian | KD 80–120 |
| Indian / Sri Lankan | KD 70–110 |
| Ethiopian / African | KD 60–95 |
Skilled roles pay more: nannies around KD 120–160, cooks KD 130–180. Full tables: Kuwait maid salary by nationality.
How to apply — the legal route
- Apply through a licensed office only. Every legal recruitment office in Kuwait is PAM-licensed — here is how to verify an office's licence.
- Never pay a placement fee. Recruitment costs are the employer's by law.
- Already in Kuwait? A sponsorship transfer to a new employer is often faster — see the transfer guide.
- Apply through GCC Domestic — create a free worker profile at gccdomestic.com/en/apply/ and licensed agencies across the Gulf can find you.
FAQ
How much is a housemaid's salary in Kuwait today?
KD 60–140 per month by nationality, with skilled roles (nanny, cook, caregiver) higher. The signed contract salary is the legal minimum you must receive.
Do I have to pay an agency to get a housemaid job in Kuwait?
No — never. The employer pays all recruitment and permit fees. An office charging workers is operating outside the law.
What rights does a housemaid have in Kuwait?
Law No. 68/2015 guarantees the contract salary, rest day, paid leave, and end-of-service pay: full rights guide.
