Nanny and maid costs in Bangkok have two different parts: the wages you agree with the person you hire, and any fee you pay to find them. Start with the work your household needs, then compare candidates on the same basis. An app subscription or agency fee is not the person's salary.
2026 monthly salary guide: Bangkok / Sukhumvit
The ranges below are Hello Nanny’s practical budgeting guide, confirmed as consistent with current operating experience on 25 September 2026. They are monthly wage estimates, not a statistical survey or a guaranteed hiring price. Actual pay depends on duties, working days and hours, experience and language skills. Agree the full terms with the candidate. Search fees are separate.
| Role | Live-out (THB/month) | Live-in (THB/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Maid — housework only | 12,000–18,000 | 15,000–22,000 |
| Nanny — childcare only | 15,000–25,000 | 16,000–25,000 |
| Nanny and maid combined | — | 18,000–30,000 |
| English-speaking nanny | 18,000–30,000 | 18,000–30,000 |
| Chinese- or Japanese-speaking nanny | 25,000–35,000 | 25,000–35,000 |
| Newborn / infant specialist | 20,000–35,000 | 20,000–35,000 |
Build a comparable job brief
Write down the working days, start and finish times, location, children's ages, childcare responsibilities and household tasks. Say whether the position is live-in or live-out and whether language skills are essential. A combined childcare-and-cleaning role needs a realistic discussion about which duties take priority.
Send the same brief to each candidate. A monthly figure without hours and duties is not enough to compare offers.
Ask for the full budget
| Budget item | What to clarify |
|---|---|
| Wages | Amount, pay frequency and the agreed working schedule |
| Additional hours | Whether they are available and how payment is agreed |
| Transport and meals | What the household provides and what is paid separately |
| Live-in arrangements | Accommodation, privacy and which hours are working time |
| Days off and changes | How time off and schedule changes will be discussed |
| Search fee | App subscription or concierge fee, separately from wages |
Confirm the terms in writing before work starts. This checklist helps you compare proposals; it does not replace checking the employment requirements that apply to your arrangement.
Why there is no single salary for every family
See the monthly salary guide by role and live-in/live-out arrangement. Use these practical ranges to start a discussion, then confirm pay for your actual duties and hours.
For English-language childcare, check practical communication during the interview rather than relying on a label. Use the English-speaking nanny interview guide.
Hello Nanny fees are separate from wages
You can choose between two ways to find support:
- HelloNanny+ app: a free account lets you browse a limited selection of profiles. Messaging costs 1,000 THB per month, VAT included. Your family compares candidates, arranges interviews and agrees the employment terms.
- Concierge: assistance with requirements, candidate introductions and interviews. Short-term matching for 5–14 days is 4,000 THB, part-time matching for up to 30 working hours per week is 6,000 THB, and full-time matching is 7,800 THB. These are one-time matching fees excluding VAT 7%. The totals including VAT are 4,280, 6,420 and 8,346 THB, respectively.
Neither route includes the nanny or maid's wages. Agree duties, hours and wages separately with the candidate. A lower search fee does not mean lower wages, and a subscription does not guarantee that a candidate will accept your offer.