The Salary Estimator
What should you actually pay?
A free, city-aware calculator for maids, cooks, nannies, drivers and elder-care attendants across India. Adjust the details — the range updates live.
Estimated monthly pay
₹28,200 – ₹39,100/ month
For a cleaning + cooking in Mumbai, Mumbai sits at the top of the metro band.
Typically on top of salary
- — Annual bonus around Diwali, commonly one month's pay
- — Paid leave: typically 2–4 days per month
- — ESI / health cover if you're a registered employer
- — Annual hike of ~10% to keep the arrangement steady
What this doesn't include
One-off tips, festival gifts, medical emergencies, transport reimbursement, uniform allowance, or referral / agency fees.
These are indicative market ranges compiled from publicly available reporting, placement-agency listings, and state minimum-wage notifications — not a proprietary survey. Actual pay varies significantly by neighbourhood, household, and individual negotiation. Use this as a starting point for a conversation, not a fixed rate.
Wherever your number lands, check it against your state's notified minimum wage for domestic workers — that's a floor, not a suggestion.
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