MAKATI 7-min read · Updated 29 August 2026

Find a verified yaya in Makati

Makati splits into two very different hiring markets — the condo towers of the CBD and the walled villages around them — and what a fair offer looks like depends heavily on which one you are in.

Quick answer: Makati families hire across two housing types that behave nothing alike. In Salcedo, Legazpi and Rockwell, live-out is the norm because condo units rarely have a helper's room and buildings run their own accreditation. In Dasmariñas, Forbes, Urdaneta and Bel-Air, live-in is standard and packages are larger. Sort out which you are before you talk numbers, because the same helper costs a different amount in each.

Typical 2026 yaya salaries in Makati

Experience & setup	Typical monthly range
Live-in, entry (0–2 yrs experience)	₱10,000 – ₱14,000
Live-in, experienced (3+ yrs)	₱14,000 – ₱20,000
Live-in, village household with multiple staff	₱18,000 – ₱25,000
Live-out, daytime (CBD condo)	₱14,000 – ₱20,000
Live-out, newborn or special needs	₱18,000 – ₱25,000
Part-time / half-day	₱7,000 – ₱12,000

These are market ranges, not legal floors. The NCR kasambahay minimum wage is ₱7,800/month effective 7 February 2026 under Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06 — no offer may sit below it. Budget a further ₱1,500–₱2,500/month for the employer share of SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG, and add board and lodging on top for a live-in arrangement.

Where families are hiring in Makati

Salcedo & Legazpi Village

The CBD condo belt, and the most live-out-heavy market in the city. Most units here have no helper's quarters, so families hire daytime help who commute in — often from Taguig, Pasay, Mandaluyong or further out along the EDSA corridor. Buildings usually maintain their own helper registry: expect your helper to be asked for a valid government ID, a photo, and sometimes a barangay clearance before she is issued a pass. Verify identity before you make an offer, so nobody is embarrassed at the front desk on day one.

Rockwell & Poblacion

Rockwell skews toward professional couples and small families in larger units, some of which do have a maid's room — so you will find both setups here. Poblacion has changed fast: a lot of younger households, a lot of shorter contracts, and more part-time and half-day arrangements than anywhere else in Makati. If you are hiring part-time, be specific in writing about hours and rest days, because loose arrangements are where disputes start.

Dasmariñas, Forbes, Urdaneta & Bel-Air

The village market. Houses here have proper helper accommodation, so live-in is the default and households often run more than one staff member — a yaya alongside a cook, driver or general house help. Packages are the largest in the city, and expectations are correspondingly specific: childcare experience with a particular age group, comfort with formal household routines, and often conversational English. This is also where written contracts are most common, which is a good habit regardless of address.

What's different about hiring in Makati

Building rules are a real constraint, not a formality. Most CBD towers require helpers to be registered with building administration and to carry a pass, and some cap how many days a non-resident helper may stay overnight. Ask your building administrator for the exact policy before you agree to a live-in setup in a condo — it is far easier than renegotiating after someone has moved in.

The commute shapes the offer. A live-out helper travelling in daily from Cavite or Rizal is spending real time and money to reach you, and that shows up as either a higher rate, a request for a transport allowance, or a shorter tenure. Families who are honest about start times and who build the commute into the package tend to keep helpers far longer than those who quietly expect a 6am arrival.

Makati moves quickly. A strong candidate can be talking to three families in the same week, so being ready to interview promptly and check identity without delay matters here more than almost anywhere. That is exactly why the ID-Verified badge is useful — it lets you move fast without skipping the one check that actually protects your household.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a yaya cost in Makati in 2026?

Most Makati families pay ₱10,000–₱20,000 a month, with live-in entry-level around ₱10,000–₱14,000 and experienced live-in helpers at ₱14,000–₱20,000. Village households running multiple staff commonly go to ₱18,000–₱25,000. Live-out daytime help in the CBD typically sits at ₱14,000–₱20,000 because there is no board or lodging in the package. The legal floor is the NCR kasambahay minimum of ₱7,800/month, and you should budget ₱1,500–₱2,500 on top for the employer share of government contributions.

Can I have a live-in yaya in a Makati condo?

Sometimes, but the building decides. Many CBD towers restrict overnight stays for non-resident helpers or require formal registration first, and plenty of units simply have no helper's room. Check the specific policy with your building administration before agreeing to a live-in arrangement. Across Salcedo and Legazpi in particular, live-out daytime help is the more common and more practical setup.

Which part of Makati is easiest to find a yaya in?

The CBD condo belt has the deepest pool of live-out candidates, because helpers can commute in from surrounding cities without needing accommodation. The villages take longer to fill because the requirements are more specific — live-in, particular childcare experience, sometimes English — but tenure tends to be longer once you find the right person.

Do I still need to verify identity if the building already checks IDs?

Yes. A building pass confirms that someone is allowed through the lobby, not that the person is who they claim to be, and building requirements vary widely. On Pinoyaya, helpers who complete identity verification — a government ID matched against a live selfie — carry the ID-Verified badge on their profile. Look for the badge, and always chat with a helper directly before you hire.