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Dubai Maid Salary: Housemaid, Nanny and Driver Salaries
Typical monthly salaries for the domestic jobs we recruit Kenyans for in Dubai, the rest of the UAE and Qatar, as offered by our partner employers in 2026 — plus the benefits that come with every job.
Salaries in Dubai and the UAE
| Role | Experience | Monthly salary |
|---|---|---|
| Housemaid, house help or nanny | First timer | 1,000 AED |
| Housemaid, house help or nanny | Experienced | 1,100 – 1,200 AED |
| Home caregiver | All | 1,500 AED |
| Home tutor | All | 1,500 – 2,000 AED |
| Home driver | With a Kenyan driving licence | 1,500 AED The employer pays for your GCC driving licence. |
| Home driver | With a GCC driving licence | 2,000 – 2,800 AED |
Typical monthly salaries offered by our partner employers. The exact salary is written in your employment contract before you travel.
Salaries in Qatar
| Role | Experience | Monthly salary |
|---|---|---|
| Housemaid, house help or nanny | First timer | 1,000 QAR |
| Housemaid, house help or nanny | Experienced | 1,100 – 1,200 QAR |
Typical monthly salaries offered by our partner employers. The exact salary is written in your employment contract before you travel.
For other roles in Qatar, and for all salaries in Bahrain, ask us on WhatsApp.
What the employer provides
- Accommodation All jobs are full live-in: you live in the employer’s home.
- Food Meals are provided by the employer.
- Medical insurance The employer provides medical insurance.
- Work visa The employer provides the visa.
- Return ticket A return ticket home when you complete your full contract.
First timer or experienced?
“First timer” means you have not worked abroad as a domestic worker before. If you have, choose “Experienced” on the application form and tell us where you worked. Experienced housemaids, house help and nannies typically earn more.
Find the right job: housemaid, nanny, home driver, caregiver or home tutor — or apply now.
FAQ
Salaries: common questions
What is the housemaid salary in Dubai?
Through our partner employers, first-time housemaids typically earn 1,000 AED a month and experienced housemaids 1,100–1,200 AED. Accommodation, food, medical insurance and the visa are provided by the employer.
What is the nanny salary in Dubai?
First-time nannies typically earn 1,000 AED a month and experienced nannies 1,100–1,200 AED.
How much do home drivers earn in Dubai?
Drivers with a Kenyan driving licence typically earn 1,500 AED a month, and the employer pays for the GCC driving licence. Drivers who already hold a GCC licence typically earn 2,000–2,800 AED.
What is the salary for home tutors and caregivers?
Home tutors typically earn 1,500–2,000 AED a month and home caregivers about 1,500 AED.
What is the housemaid salary in Qatar?
First-time housemaids, house help and nannies typically earn 1,000 QAR a month in Qatar, and experienced workers 1,100–1,200 QAR.
What else does the employer provide besides the salary?
All jobs are full live-in. The employer provides accommodation, food, medical insurance and the visa, and a return ticket when you complete your full contract.