CALOOCAN 6-min read · Updated 12 November 2026

Find a yaya in Caloocan

Caloocan is one city in two separate parts, and that changes how you hire. Here's how to find a yaya or kasambahay who can actually get to your door.

On Pinoyaya now11 profilespublic, Caloocan, Nov 2026

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

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Quick answer: To find a yaya in Caloocan, start with helpers on your own side of the city. North and South Caloocan are two separate areas, so a short distance on the map can mean a long commute. As of November 2026, 11 public helper profiles on Pinoyaya list Caloocan. Pay at least the NCR minimum of ₱7,800 a month.

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Who is on Pinoyaya in Caloocan

As of November 2026, 11 public helper profiles on Pinoyaya list Caloocan as their city, and families have posted 6 jobs for Caloocan since launch. Some helpers list more than one skill; the table shows the main role on each profile.

Main role on the profile	Public profiles
Housekeeper	4
Yaya or babysitter	4
Elderly care	1
All-around helper	1
Other roles	1
All roles	11

Source: Pinoyaya public helper profiles, checked 12 November 2026. Counts change every day.

What helpers in Caloocan ask

Only 6 of the Caloocan profiles list a monthly rate. That is too few for a fair local figure: we publish a median only when at least 10 helpers in a city list a rate. For a wider view, Pinoyaya helpers in Metro Manila ask a median of ₱15,000 a month (84 profiles, November 2026).

Every helper's asking rate shows on their profile in the app, so you can compare before you message. Asking rates are what helpers list on their public Pinoyaya profiles, not wages actually paid.

Whatever you agree, the legal floor is the NCR kasambahay minimum of ₱7,800 a month under Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06, in force since 7 February 2026. On top of the wage, the law adds 13th-month pay once the helper has worked at least one month (RA 10361 Sec. 25; IRR Rule IV Sec. 8), SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG after one month of service (Sec. 30), at least 24 hours of rest in a row every week (Sec. 21), and 5 days of paid leave after one year (Sec. 29). No deductions are allowed unless the law requires them or the helper agrees in writing (Sec. 25). See the 2026 kasambahay minimum wage by region and the benefits guide.

Where families are hiring in Caloocan

South Caloocan: Grace Park, Monumento & Bagong Barrio

The older and denser half of the city, around Monumento and Grace Park. It sits on LRT-1 (Monumento and 5th Avenue stations) and EDSA, which makes live-out help realistic when the helper lives along those routes, including in Manila, Malabon or Navotas. Agree early whether the role is stay-in or stay-out and where the helper will sleep if it is stay-in.

North Caloocan: Bagong Silang, Camarin, Deparo & Tala

A large residential area that borders Quezon City (Novaliches), Valenzuela and Bulacan. There is more house and subdivision housing, where a helper's room is easier to arrange, so stay-in can work well. If your helper lives in Bulacan, remember that the wage follows where the helper works: work in a Caloocan home means the NCR minimum applies.

Next door: Valenzuela, Malabon & Navotas

Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela (often called CAMANAVA) share roads and transport, so a helper living in one is often a reasonable commute to another. All four are in Metro Manila, so the same NCR minimum wage applies. Some low-lying parts of the area can flood in heavy rain; agree in advance what happens on days when travel is not safe.

What is different about hiring in Caloocan

The city is in two parts. North and South Caloocan do not touch: getting from one to the other means passing through Quezon City or Valenzuela. Filter by city, then ask candidates exactly where they live and how they would travel. For live-out roles, a realistic daily commute is the single biggest thing that keeps a good helper in the job.

Rainy season planning. If your helper is live-out, agree in writing what happens when roads flood: whether they stay over, work from a later start, or take the day. Deciding this calmly in the first week saves a hard conversation in August.

Check identity yourself. A barangay clearance or a friend's recommendation is useful, but it is not proof of identity. Talk first in the app chat, meet in a public place, and look at the original ID before the first day. Our guide to checking a yaya's background and references lists what to ask for.

Put it in writing before day one

Batas Kasambahay requires a written contract signed before the helper starts work (RA 10361 Sec. 11). It should cover duties, pay and pay day, hours, the weekly rest day, leave, board and lodging for a stay-in arrangement, and how the job can end. Our free kasambahay contract template covers all of it.

If you want a trial period, write its length into the contract. The law does not set a probationary period for kasambahay, so a trial is a private agreement: full wage from the first day, and the normal notice rules still apply. If there is no fixed end date, either side can end the job with 5 days' notice (Sec. 32), and it is best to give it in writing. Ending a fixed-term job early needs one of the causes listed in Sec. 33 or Sec. 34, or both sides agreeing. If an employer dismisses a helper without a valid cause, the helper is owed wages earned plus 15 days' pay (Sec. 32). The plain-English Batas Kasambahay guide walks through the rest.

Browse helpers in Caloocan

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Frequently asked questions

How much should I pay a yaya in Caloocan?

At least ₱7,800 a month, the NCR kasambahay minimum under Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06 (in force since 7 February 2026). Only 6 Caloocan helpers on Pinoyaya list a monthly rate, too few for a fair local median, so check each helper's asking rate in the app. Across Metro Manila, Pinoyaya helpers ask a median of ₱15,000 a month (84 profiles, November 2026).

Should I look for a helper in North Caloocan or South Caloocan?

Look on your own side first. North and South Caloocan are two separate parts of the city, so a helper who lives in the other half may face a long trip through Quezon City or Valenzuela. For a live-out role, ask the helper to describe their actual daily route before you agree.

Does Batas Kasambahay apply in Caloocan?

Yes. Caloocan is part of the National Capital Region, so the same Batas Kasambahay (RA 10361) rules and the same NCR minimum wage apply as everywhere else in Metro Manila.

Can I hire a helper from Bulacan to work in Caloocan?

Yes. The minimum wage follows where the helper works, not where they come from, so a helper from Bulacan who works in your Caloocan home is owed at least the NCR minimum of ₱7,800 a month.

How much notice do I give if it does not work out?

If the contract has no fixed end date, either side can end it with 5 days' notice (RA 10361 Sec. 32), best given in writing. If you dismiss a helper without a valid cause under Sec. 34, you owe the wages earned plus 15 days' pay. Batas Kasambahay does not add longer notice for longer service.

How do I find an ID-verified yaya in Caloocan?

Browse profiles on Pinoyaya, filter by Caloocan or a nearby city, and look for the ID-Verified badge. The ID check is optional, so not every helper has it. The badge confirms identity only; it is not a background check, so still check references and meet in a public place first.