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Maid / Driver Salary
City-wise reference salaries for domestic help. For part-time maids, salary scales with tasks (cooking, ironing, dishes, sweeping). Drivers are typically full-time only.
Cooking, ironing, dishes, sweeping etc.
Add ESIC contribution if salary > ₹21k/month for full-time help. Bonus & PF are optional but appreciated.
FAQ
Annual bonus customs?
Diwali bonus (1 month salary) is standard expectation in most metros. Plus festival gifts, time off. Long-tenured help often expect retention bonuses.
PF / ESI for domestic help?
Not legally mandatory yet (unlike for shop / factory workers). Many progressive employers offer PF on a voluntary basis to retain good staff.
Work hours and leave?
Standard: 8-10 hours, 1 day off per week, 15-20 days paid leave per year. Driver: 12 hours typical, 1 day off, festival paid leave.