METRO MANILA · HOUSEKEEPER 6-min read · Updated 12 November 2026

Find a housekeeper in Metro Manila

Cleaning, laundry and keeping the home running. What housekeepers on Pinoyaya ask for, what the law requires, and how to set up the job so it lasts.

Median asking rate₱15,000/mo23 Metro Manila profiles, Nov 2026

Legal minimum₱7,800/moNCR wage order, from 7 Feb 2026

Pinoyaya pass₱399 · ₱6997 or 30 days. Never renews.

Quick answer: Pinoyaya helpers in Metro Manila whose main job is housekeeping ask a median of ₱15,000 a month (23 profiles, November 2026). That is an asking rate, not a wage paid. The legal floor is ₱7,800 a month (Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06). As of November 2026, 42 housekeepers have public profiles in Metro Manila, the most in Quezon City.

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What housekeepers on Pinoyaya ask for

Every helper on Pinoyaya can list an asking rate on their profile. We publish a median only when at least 10 helpers in that group list a monthly rate, so the number means something.

Figure	Amount
Median asking rate, housekeepers in Metro Manila (23 profiles, November 2026)	₱15,000 a month
Legal minimum, any kasambahay in NCR (Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06, from 7 February 2026)	₱7,800 a month

Method: public, non-staff housekeeper profiles in the 17 Metro Manila cities and municipality that list a monthly rate of ₱1,000 or more, checked 12 November 2026. Asking rates are what helpers hope to earn, not what families actually pay. Half ask more than the median and half ask less.

Stay-in or stay-out: what you actually budget

The wage is only part of the cost. Use this checklist before you set your offer:

Both: the monthly wage, 13th-month pay (one-twelfth of the year's basic pay), the employer share of SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG once they have served a month, and 5 days of paid leave after a year.
Stay-in: a private, safe place to sleep, three meals a day, toiletries, and a weekly day off that is really off. Living in still means at least 8 hours of total rest a day (RA 10361 Sec. 20).
Stay-out: a fair daily schedule that allows for the commute, and a transport or meal allowance if you agree one. Ask where the candidate lives before you interview.

For a side-by-side, see our live-in vs live-out guide.

Condo or house: size the job honestly

Most of Metro Manila's newer housing is condos, and the job there is different from a house in a subdivision.

Condo: smaller space and less outdoor work, but building rules matter. Many buildings ask for a helper ID or registration, have set hours for deliveries and the service elevator, and limit where laundry can dry. Check your admin office's rules before the start date. Stay-out is common because units rarely have a helper's room.
House: more rooms, stairs, a yard or garage, and often pets. One housekeeper can manage a lot, but not everything every day. Agree a weekly rhythm, for example bathrooms on Monday and windows on Friday, instead of "clean the whole house daily".

If cooking or childcare is a big part of the day, you are hiring an all-around helper or a yaya or babysitter, not a housekeeper. Say so in the post.

Where housekeepers are on Pinoyaya

Public profiles with housekeeper as the main job, as of November 2026:

City	Public profiles
Quezon City	15
Manila	6
Las Piñas	5
Taguig, Caloocan	4 each
Pasig	3
Parañaque, Pasay	2 each
Mandaluyong	1

Families have posted 39 housekeeper jobs in Metro Manila on Pinoyaya since launch. For a step-by-step hiring process anywhere in the country, read how to hire a housekeeper in the Philippines.

Contract, trial and notice: the rules in one place

Under Batas Kasambahay (RA 10361), these rules apply to every Metro Manila household, whatever the helper's job title:

Written contract before day one, in a language you both understand (Sec. 11). Our free kasambahay contract template covers duties, pay, hours, rest days and ending the job.
Pay at or above the NCR minimum of ₱7,800 a month (Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06, effective 7 February 2026), paid at least once a month, plus 13th-month pay once they have worked at least one month, by 24 December (Sec. 25; IRR Rule IV Sec. 8).
Rest: at least 8 hours of total rest a day (Sec. 20) and 24 consecutive hours of rest each week (Sec. 21). After one year, 5 days of paid service incentive leave (Sec. 29).
SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG once they have served at least one month. If the wage is below ₱5,000 a month, the employer pays the whole contribution (Sec. 30).
Trial period: RA 10361 and its implementing rules do not set a probationary period. If you agree a trial, write its length into the contract and pay the full agreed wage from the first day. The notice rules below still apply during a trial. See our trial period guide.
Ending the job: if the contract has no fixed term, either side may end it by giving 5 days' notice; put it in writing (Sec. 32; IRR Rule VII Sec. 1). If you dismiss a helper without one of the causes listed in Sec. 34, you pay the wages earned plus 15 days' pay as indemnity. A helper who leaves without a justifiable reason may forfeit unpaid wages of up to 15 days. The notice does not grow with years of service, and RA 10361 has no separation-pay rule. On request, give a certificate of employment within 5 days (Sec. 35).

The full plain-English version is in our Batas Kasambahay guide, and regional rates are in kasambahay minimum wage 2026, by region.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a housekeeper ask for in Metro Manila?

Pinoyaya helpers in Metro Manila whose main job is housekeeping ask a median of ₱15,000 a month (23 profiles, November 2026). That is an asking rate, not a wage paid. The legal minimum for any kasambahay in Metro Manila is ₱7,800 a month under Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06.

Is a housekeeper a kasambahay?

Yes. A housekeeper who works for one household is a kasambahay under RA 10361. The written contract, minimum wage, rest days, 13th-month pay and SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG rules all apply.

Should my housekeeper live in or stay out?

It depends on your space and schedule. Stay-in suits houses with a helper's room and early or late work; stay-out suits condos and fixed daytime hours. Either way, the helper gets at least 8 hours of total rest a day and 24 consecutive hours of rest each week.

Do condo buildings in Metro Manila have rules for housekeepers?

Many do. Buildings often ask for a helper ID or registration and set rules for the service elevator and deliveries. Check with your building admin before the start date.

How much notice do I give a housekeeper?

If the contract has no fixed term, either side gives 5 days' notice (RA 10361 Sec. 32). Dismissing a housekeeper without a valid cause listed in Sec. 34 means paying wages earned plus 15 days' pay as indemnity.