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Metro Manila has the country's highest demand for household help, and the biggest gap between what a Facebook group can verify and what your family actually needs to know.
Quick answer: Metro Manila pays yayas the most in the country, especially in BGC, Makati, and the Ortigas/Pasig corridor (see the ranges below). Families here often need to hire fast, which is exactly when it is tempting to skip checks: look for the ID-Verified badge and talk in the app chat before you hire.
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Get the app →Typical 2026 yaya salaries in Metro Manila
| Experience & setup | Typical monthly range |
|---|---|
| Live-in, 0-2 years experience | ₱10,000 to ₱14,000 |
| Live-in, 3-5 years experience | ₱14,000 to ₱18,000 |
| Live-in, 5+ years & specialised (CPR, infants) | ₱18,000 to ₱25,000 |
| Live-out (8-hour shift) | ₱12,000 to ₱20,000 |
| Live-out, part-time (after-school) | ₱7,000 to ₱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 anywhere in Metro Manila 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.
See the full 2026 salary guide for the national picture and what drives rates up or down. See the Batas Kasambahay guide for the full list of employer obligations.
Where families are hiring in Metro Manila
BGC & Makati
BGC & Makati
The highest rates in the country: expect to pay at the top of the live-in range, often with English-speaking or expat-experienced helpers in demand. Condo policies on helper access vary building to building, so confirm before you commit to a live-in arrangement.
Quezon City & Pasig
Quezon City & Pasig
A larger, more affordable pool of candidates than BGC/Makati, with shorter commute times for helpers coming from Rizal and Bulacan. A strong option for families who don't need a live-in arrangement. See our dedicated Quezon City guide for area-by-area detail.
Alabang & the South
Alabang & the South
More live-in-friendly housing stock (townhouses, subdivisions with staff quarters), and a helper pool drawing from Cavite and Laguna. Rates trend slightly below BGC/Makati but above QC.
What's different about hiring in Metro Manila
Manila's helper market moves fast, and good candidates rarely stay available for long. Being ready to interview and check references quickly (not "I'll get back to you next week") makes a real difference here.
Metro Manila is not one market but a dozen. A rate that is normal in Alabang can be well above the norm in Mandaluyong, and a live-out arrangement that works in Ortigas may be impossible in a BGC tower. Anchor your budget on your own city, housing type and arrangement rather than on a figure a friend mentioned from the other side of EDSA: the city-by-city guides below exist for exactly that reason.
Browse helpers in Metro Manila
This is the badge to look for: ID-VERIFIED. It appears on the profile of any helper who has completed the identity check. Filter by city and budget. Browsing is free; one-time passes from ₱399 (7 days) or ₱699 (30 days) let you message and send offers.
Get the Pinoyaya app →Frequently asked questions
How much does a yaya cost in Metro Manila in 2026?
A live-in yaya in Metro Manila typically costs ₱10,000-₱25,000 a month depending on experience and specialisation, with live-out rates from ₱7,000-₱20,000. BGC and Makati sit at the top of these ranges due to demand.
Which area of Manila is easiest to find a yaya in?
Quezon City and Pasig generally have the largest and most affordable candidate pool, since many helpers commute from Rizal and Bulacan. BGC and Makati have strong demand but a smaller local supply, which pushes rates up.
Do condo buildings in Manila allow live-in helpers?
Most do, but policies on helper ID registration, curfews, and quarters vary by building: confirm with your condo administration before finalising a live-in arrangement.
How do I hire an ID-verified yaya in Manila quickly?
Browse profiles on Pinoyaya, look for the ID-Verified badge, message shortlisted candidates directly, and be ready to interview promptly.
Which Metro Manila city is cheapest to hire a yaya in?
Rates are generally lowest in the denser, better-connected cities where commutes are short: Mandaluyong, Pasig and parts of Parañaque sit below the Makati and BGC cores for equivalent experience. The premium in BGC and Makati reflects long commutes, live-out arrangements without board or lodging, and requirements like conversational English. The NCR kasambahay minimum of ₱7,800/month applies everywhere in the region regardless.
Do I need a written contract in Metro Manila?
Yes, everywhere. Under the Batas Kasambahay (RA 10361) a written employment contract is required for all domestic workers, in a language both parties understand, executed in two original copies. It must set out duties, salary, hours, the rest day and the accommodation arrangement. Pinoyaya publishes a free Kasambahay contract template you can fill in and print.
Related reading
- How to hire a yaya in the Philippines: the complete 2026 guide
- Find a yaya in Quezon City
- How much should you pay a yaya in 2026?
- A plain-English guide to Batas Kasambahay (RA 10361)
This guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. Rates are typical market ranges, not guarantees; always confirm current minimums with DOLE.