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Maid Wages Calculator

The Maid Wages Calculator estimates an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered from the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. Replace the example values with your own maid wages figures and recalculate after changing an assumption. Treat it as a planning estimate and independently verify the current rule or provider terms.

Calculate house cleaning housewife's fee, choose service type, area size, frequency, compare regular and one-time calls, update market rate for the year 2026

What is the housewife's wage in Thailand in 2026?

The Housewives' Wages in Thailand in 2026 are different depending on the type of employment and the scope of work. Generally divided into 2 main categories: Part-time and Full-time.

Housewife wages by category

typeAverage rateSuitable for
General cleaning (on-the-spot)500–1,200 baht/timeCondo, apartment.
Deep Clean (one-time)1,000–3,000 baht/timeDeep cleaning.
Housekeeper (monthly)10,000–18,000 baht/monthTownhouse, family.
Regular + cooking.13,000–22,000 baht/monthFamily, all taken care of.

Factors affecting housewife wages.

  • Area Size - Big houses take longer to work, higher service charges.
  • Service Type - Deep Clean or additional services (laundry, cooking) at an additional cost.
  • Frequency - Hire more often, maybe get a discount per time, or hire regularly, it's better.
  • Location - Bangkok and the capital tourists are more expensive than the provinces.
  • Provider - Hire through a company, there's an additional fee, but there's insurance and standards.

How to calculate a housewife's wage.

& Details: Base + (area premium) + (extra service)

Monthly: Base salary + (area bonus) + (additional skill)

Monthly (per event): Value per time × frequency/week × 4.33 week

Frequently asked questions

How much does a housekeeper cost?
Housewives' wages in the year 2026 vary by type: Daily housewives (call once) at 500-1,500 baht/time Monthly housewives (permanent) at 10,000-18,000 baht/month Price depends on the size of the house, type of service, area and service company
Hire a housekeeper for a lifetime or call one for a lifetime?
If you want to clean more than 3 times a week, hiring a monthly housewife is more cost-effective. For example, a regular 12,000 baht/month is more cost-effective than a one-time call 800 baht × 20 days = 16,000 baht. But if you want to clean 1-2 times a week, a one-time call is more cost-effective.
What does the housekeeper do? What are her duties?
General cleaning services include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping windows, cleaning bathrooms, washing dishes, washing clothes, making beds, general cleaning. Additional services such as deep clean, cooking, elderly/child care are available for an additional fee.
What does the housewife's salary depend on?
Main factors: 1) Area size — larger house than the fee higher 2) Type of service — Deep Clean more expensive than general cleaning 3) Frequency — hire cheaper than one-time 4) Area / Province — Bangkok and suburbs price higher than other provinces 5) Service company — company guarantees higher price than direct hire
What is the minimum wage for the year 2026?
The minimum wage in 2025-2026 in Bangkok and surrounding areas is 370-400 baht/day, in the provinces is 330-370 baht/day depending on the province. Check the latest rate from the Ministry of Labour mol. go. th
What is the net salary calculated from?
Net salary = Total salary - Tax deducted at place of payment - Social security contributions (5% maximum 875 baht) - Subsistence reserve fund (if any) Employer pays additional social security to the other party 5%
How does OT count?
Regular days: 1.5 times the normal hourly wage | Holidays: 2 times (regular hours) and 3 times (overtime) | Under the Labour Protection Act 1998
What's the benefit of a life insurance fund?
Long-term savings that employers contribute (1-15% of wages) + maximum tax deduction 15% of income or 500,000 baht + return on investment withdrawable when leaving work or retirement
Disclaimer: The wages shown are estimates from the average market rate in the year 2026 Actual prices may vary depending on provider, location, house condition and agreement between employer and employee. Please inquire directly from provider for actual prices.

English calculator guide

How to use the Maid Wages Calculator

Use this page to test a specific maid wages scenario. Enter your own values in the calculator above, review the units beside each field, and recalculate after changing an assumption. The result updates the maid wages estimate instead of relying on a generic example.

  1. Build a baseline maid wages case with figures that match your situation.
  2. Run a second maid wages case after changing the rate, period, quantity or other key assumption.
  3. Record the difference between the two maid wages results and the input responsible for it.

Inputs for the maid wages estimate

For this maid wages calculation, check the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. The result is designed to show an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered, not a guaranteed provider price or official decision.

How the maid wages result is calculated

The calculator applies the displayed pay period, rate, deduction and statutory assumptions to the employment figures entered. Reusing the same maid wages inputs will produce the same estimate, which makes the page suitable for controlled scenario comparisons.

Checks for a maid wages decision

Check the effective date and confirm current rules with the relevant Thai authority or a qualified adviser. For maid wages, Use the estimate to plan a household or service cost. Actual charges can differ because of provider tariffs, minimum fees, taxes, location and billing-period adjustments. Because this calculation can affect an important financial, legal or health decision, independently verify the inputs and current rules before relying on the result.

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Last English review
26 July 2026

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