Saudi Arabia Maid Salary Calculator

Monthly salaries range from roughly SAR 900 to SAR 2,000 depending on nationality: Bangladeshi and Ethiopian workers sit at the lower end (about SAR 800–1,200), Kenyan and Ugandan workers in the middle, and Filipino workers at the top (up to about SAR 2,000). Experience with previous GCC contracts pushes any candidate toward the top of her range.

Typically SAR 17,000–39,000: the one-time Musaned recruitment package (about SAR 5,000–15,000 covering agency fee, visa, medical and processing, varying by nationality) plus 12 months of salary. Food, accommodation and health insurance are the employer's ongoing obligations on top.

Electronically — since 1 January 2026, cash salaries are no longer legal. Every domestic worker's salary must be paid through the Wage Protection System via Musaned-approved channels (participating banks and licensed digital wallets), which creates the payment record that protects both sides.

Bangladeshi and Ethiopian domestic workers have the lowest monthly ranges (about SAR 800–1,200), and their recruitment packages through Musaned are also at the lower end. Filipino workers cost the most in both salary and recruitment fees.

No meaningful difference — rates are driven by nationality, role and experience rather than city. Riyadh and Jeddah households pay essentially the same ranges, though total setup costs can vary slightly by agency.