How much does a maid cost in Sharjah?

A part-time maid in Sharjah costs AED 25-40 per hour, or approximately AED 800-1,200 per month for two visits per week. A full-time live-in maid earns AED 1,500-2,500 per month plus room and meals. A full-time live-out maid earns AED 2,000-3,000 per month. On top of the maid's salary, ChooseMaid charges a 195 AED monthly subscription to access the platform and contact candidates. For a full UAE cost breakdown, see our hiring cost guide.

Can I hire a part-time maid in Sharjah?

Yes. Many maids on ChooseMaid offer part-time schedules: 2 days per week, 3 days per week, or daily half-day visits. You agree on the schedule directly with the maid during the interview. Part-time arrangements are especially popular in Al Nahda, Al Majaz, and University City, where apartment sizes are smaller and families need weekly cleaning rather than daily help.

What is included in the 195 AED subscription?

The 195 AED monthly subscription gives you access to browse all maid profiles on ChooseMaid and access their direct contact details (phone number and messaging). It is a platform access fee. It does not include the maid's salary, visa costs, health insurance, or any other employment expense. Those are agreed between you and the maid directly. The subscription runs for 30 days with no automatic renewal.

What areas in Sharjah does ChooseMaid cover?

ChooseMaid has verified maid profiles across all major Sharjah communities: Al Nahda, Al Majaz, Al Khan, Muwaileh, Al Taawun, University City, Al Qasimia, Al Mamzar, Al Ramtha, Al Falaj, Industrial Area, and Sharjah Waterfront City. Many maids on the platform also serve families in Ajman and Dubai border areas. For Abu Dhabi coverage, see maids in Abu Dhabi.

What is the difference between Sharjah and Dubai maid costs?

Maid salaries in Sharjah are typically 10-15% lower than Dubai. A full-time live-in Filipino maid earning AED 2,000 in Sharjah would earn AED 2,200-2,500 for the same role in Dubai. Part-time hourly rates in Sharjah average AED 25-40, compared to AED 30-50 in Dubai. The cost difference reflects lower rent and living expenses in Sharjah, making it one of the most affordable emirates for hiring household help in the UAE.

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Finding a reliable maid in Sharjah no longer requires paying thousands in agency fees or waiting weeks for paperwork to clear. ChooseMaid is a direct-hire platform where families in Sharjah browse verified housemaid profiles, contact candidates directly, and agree on salary privately. The 195 AED monthly subscription gives you access to the platform's full database of maids in Sharjah. It is not a salary, not an agency fee, and not a one-time placement charge.

Whether you need a part-time housemaid in Sharjah for weekly cleaning or a full-time live-in maid for daily household management, ChooseMaid connects you with candidates across Al Nahda, Al Majaz, Muwaileh, Al Khan, and every other major Sharjah community. No middleman. No commission. You hire directly.

Part-Time Maid in Sharjah

A part-time maid in Sharjah is the most popular option for working couples, single professionals, and families and working women seeking affordable household help who need regular cleaning without full-time commitment. Part-time housemaids in Sharjah typically work on a fixed weekly schedule and are paid by the hour or by the visit.

Schedule options

2 days per week: Ideal for apartments and studios. The maid handles deep cleaning, laundry, and kitchen work across two visits. Most families in Al Majaz and University City choose this schedule.
3 days per week: Suits families with children who need more frequent cleaning, meal prep assistance, and laundry folding. Common in villa communities like Muwaileh and Al Taawun.
Daily half-day (4–5 hours): Works well for larger households that need daily upkeep but do not require a live-in arrangement. The maid arrives in the morning, completes all tasks, and leaves by early afternoon.

Part-time maid rates in Sharjah

Typical hourly rates for a part-time maid in Sharjah range from AED 25 to 40 per hour depending on the scope of work and the maid's experience. Some maids offer per-visit pricing:

Standard apartment cleaning (2–3 hours): AED 80–120 per visit
Villa cleaning (4–5 hours): AED 150–200 per visit
Deep cleaning (one-time): AED 200–350 per visit

A part-time housemaid in Sharjah working 2 days per week at AED 35/hour for 4 hours per visit costs approximately AED 1,120 per month. Three days per week at the same rate costs approximately AED 1,680 per month. On ChooseMaid, you can browse part-time maid profiles in Sharjah and negotiate schedule and rate directly with each candidate.

Full-Time Maid in Sharjah: Live-In and Live-Out

Families in Sharjah who need daily household support typically hire a full-time maid. The choice between live-in and live-out depends on your home size, privacy preferences, and budget.

Live-in maid salary in Sharjah

A full-time live-in maid in Sharjah earns between AED 1,500 and AED 2,500 per month depending on nationality, experience, and duties. The employer provides accommodation (a private room), meals, and annual health insurance. Live-in maids typically work 8 to 10 hours per day, 6 days per week, with one full rest day as required by UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 on Domestic Workers.

Live-in arrangements are most common in villas across Muwaileh, Al Taawun, and Al Ramtha, where separate maid's quarters are standard. Apartment families in Al Nahda and Al Khan may find live-in arrangements more challenging due to space constraints.

Live-out maid salary in Sharjah

A full-time live-out maid in Sharjah earns between AED 2,000 and AED 3,000 per month. The higher salary reflects the fact that the maid arranges her own housing, transportation, and meals. Live-out maids follow the same working hours (8–10 hours daily, 6 days per week) but commute to and from your home each day.

Live-out is the preferred arrangement for families in high-rise apartments across Al Majaz, Al Khan, and Al Qasimia who do not have a spare room.

Salary by nationality (Sharjah, as of 2026)

Nationality	Live-In Monthly Salary	Live-Out Monthly Salary
Filipino	AED 1,800–2,500	AED 2,500–3,000
Indian	AED 1,200–2,000	AED 2,000–2,500
Ethiopian	AED 1,200–1,800	AED 1,800–2,300
Nepali	AED 1,300–1,800	AED 1,800–2,300
Indonesian	AED 1,500–2,000	AED 2,000–2,500

Filipino maids command the highest salaries due to English fluency, cooking versatility, and the Philippine government's minimum wage floor of USD 400/month (AED 1,470) set by the Department of Migrant Workers. Indian maids already residing in the UAE typically earn AED 1,500–2,500 depending on experience, while new recruits from India start at the Indian Embassy minimum of AED 1,200/month.

Browse full-time maid profiles on ChooseMaid to compare experience levels and salary expectations directly.

House Cleaning Services in Sharjah vs Hiring a Maid

If you only need occasional cleaning, a one-time house cleaning service in Sharjah may seem simpler than hiring a maid. But the math favors hiring a maid once your cleaning needs exceed two visits per month.

Service Type	Frequency	Typical Monthly Cost	What You Get
One-time deep clean	Once	AED 150–300 per visit	Single cleaning session, no relationship, rebook each time
Cleaning company (weekly)	4 visits	AED 600–1,200	Different cleaners each visit, company markup included
Part-time maid via ChooseMaid (2 days/wk)	8 visits	AED 800–1,200 salary + 195 AED subscription	Same person every visit, knows your home, direct relationship
Part-time maid via ChooseMaid (daily)	26 visits	AED 1,500–2,000 salary + 195 AED subscription	Daily cleaning, full household support, no agency commission
Full-time live-out maid	Daily	AED 2,000–3,000 salary + 195 AED subscription	8–10 hours daily, cooking, cleaning, laundry, childcare
Full-time live-in maid	Daily	AED 1,500–2,500 salary + room & meals + 195 AED subscription	Round-the-clock availability, full household management

The break-even point: if you need cleaning more than twice a month, hiring a part-time maid through ChooseMaid costs less than booking a cleaning company repeatedly. You also get the same person every visit, someone who learns your household preferences, handles tasks without re-explaining, and builds trust with your family over time.

Maid Salary and Cost Comparison in Sharjah

Beyond the maid's monthly salary, employers in Sharjah should budget for these mandatory costs under UAE labor law:

Health insurance: AED 320 per year under the MOHRE Basic Health Insurance plan (launched January 1, 2025, for Sharjah and all northern emirates). This is the cheapest employer health insurance option in the UAE. See maid visa cost breakdown for full sponsorship fees.
Annual leave: 30 days paid leave after one year of service (UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022, Article 15)
End-of-service gratuity: 14 days' salary per year for the first five years; 21 days' salary per year after five years
Return ticket: One round-trip ticket to the worker's home country every two years (Article 16)
Weekly rest: Minimum one full day off per week (Article 12)

Total cost of employment: Sharjah vs Dubai

Maid salaries in Sharjah run 10–15% lower than Dubai on average. A Filipino live-in maid earning AED 2,000 in Sharjah would typically earn AED 2,200–2,500 for the same role in Dubai. This cost difference reflects lower rent and living expenses in Sharjah, making it one of the more affordable emirates for hiring household help.

How Much Does It Cost to Sponsor a Maid in Sharjah?

Sponsoring a full-time maid in Sharjah through private sponsorship requires a minimum household income of AED 25,000 per month. Both spouses' salaries count toward that threshold. If you do not meet the AED 25,000 requirement, you can sponsor through a Tadbeer center instead, which has no minimum salary requirement.

The total first-year cost to privately sponsor a maid in Sharjah breaks down as follows:

First-year sponsorship cost breakdown (Sharjah, private sponsorship, as of 2026)

Cost Item	AED Amount	Notes
MOHRE work permit fees	600–1,200	Federal fee, same across all emirates
ICA entry permit + visa stamping	400–650	Includes e-visa and status adjustment
Medical fitness test	300–350	MOHRE-approved medical center
Emirates ID (2-year validity)	370	Federal fee via ICA
Typing center / service fees	200–300	Application processing at Amer or Tasheel
Taa-meen worker protection insurance	60/year	Replaced the AED 3,000 cash deposit on October 15, 2018
Health insurance (MOHRE Basic)	320/year	Sharjah rate; cheapest in the UAE
ChooseMaid subscription	195/month (2,340/year)	Platform access to find and contact candidates
Flight ticket (one-way, origin country)	800–2,500	Varies by nationality: Philippines ~AED 2,000, India ~AED 800, Ethiopia ~AED 1,500
Total first-year cost (excluding salary)	AED 5,390–8,110	Private sponsorship route

Through a Tadbeer center in Sharjah, the same process costs AED 3,000–5,500 as a bundled 2-year package that includes visa processing, Emirates ID, medical test, insurance, and the MOHRE contract. The Tadbeer route is faster but gives you less control over candidate selection.

Who can sponsor a maid in Sharjah?

Sponsorship Route	Salary Requirement	Who Qualifies
Private sponsorship	AED 25,000/month household income	Married couples (combined salary counts), single sponsors earning AED 25,000+
Tadbeer center (company sponsorship)	No salary requirement	Anyone; Tadbeer holds the visa, you pay monthly (AED 1,620–3,500/month including maid salary)
Golden Visa holder	No fixed salary threshold	Assessed on financial solvency: bank balances, property, business ownership
Medical exemption	AED 15,000/month	Requires MOHRE approval; sponsor or family member must have documented medical need

For families who do not meet the AED 25,000 threshold, Tadbeer center sponsorship is the most common alternative. Six MOHRE-verified Tadbeer centers operate in Sharjah as of 2026, located across Al Nahda, Al Taawun, Al Majaz, Al Qasimia, and the Industrial Area. The Tadbeer system handles all government paperwork while you select your candidate through ChooseMaid.

MOHRE standard employment contract

Every domestic worker in Sharjah must have a written contract using the MOHRE Unified Standard Employment Contract, a bilingual Arabic-English document registered electronically through a Tadbeer center. Verbal agreements are not legally recognized under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022. The contract must state the agreed monthly salary in AED, and salary must be paid no later than 10 days after each due date. For full-time arrangements, payment must be traceable through bank transfer or the Wage Protection System (WPS).

Sharjah vs Dubai vs Abu Dhabi: Employer Cost Comparison

Sharjah is the most affordable emirate to hire a full-time maid in the UAE. The cost difference comes from three factors: lower health insurance premiums, lower average salaries, and lower Tadbeer center fees.

Employer cost comparison by emirate (full-time live-in Filipino maid, as of 2026)

Cost Item	Sharjah	Dubai	Abu Dhabi
Monthly salary (Filipino, live-in)	AED 1,800–2,500	AED 2,200–3,000	AED 2,500–3,500
Annual health insurance	AED 320 (MOHRE Basic)	AED 630 (DHA Essential Benefits Plan)	AED 700–1,200 (DoH-compliant plan)
Health insurance network	7 hospitals, 46 clinics, 45 pharmacies	250+ providers	Daman network (largest in Abu Dhabi)
Insurance co-pay (outpatient)	25%, max AED 100/visit	20%	Varies by plan
Insurance co-pay (inpatient)	20%, max AED 500/visit	20%, max AED 500/visit	Varies by plan
Chronic illness waiting period	None (waived from day 1)	6 months (waived if previously insured in UAE)	Varies by insurer
Family coverage requirement	Employee only	Employee only	Employee + spouse + up to 3 children under 18
Tadbeer 2-year package	AED 3,000–5,500	AED 7,850+ (plus VAT)	AED 5,000–8,000
Taa-meen insurance	AED 60/year	AED 60/year	AED 60/year
Estimated total year-1 cost (salary + all fees)	AED 27,000–39,000	AED 34,000–48,000	AED 40,000–56,000

The single biggest Sharjah advantage is the MOHRE Basic Health Insurance at AED 320 per year, launched January 1, 2025, for workers in the northern emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah). This is roughly half the cost of Dubai's DHA Essential Benefits Plan at AED 630 per year and significantly less than Abu Dhabi's Department of Health-compliant plans.

Abu Dhabi is the most expensive emirate because employers must cover not just the domestic worker but also her spouse and up to three children under 18 under Abu Dhabi Department of Health regulations. No other emirate requires family coverage for domestic workers.

The MOHRE Basic plan in Sharjah covers individuals aged 1 to 64 with no waiting period for chronic illnesses, an annual benefit limit of AED 150,000, and medication co-payments capped at AED 1,500 per year. Workers over 64 must complete a medical disclosure form.

Areas We Cover in Sharjah

ChooseMaid has verified maid profiles available across every major community in Sharjah. Wherever you live, you can find a housemaid in Sharjah near your area:

Al Nahda: One of the most searched areas for maids in Sharjah due to its proximity to the Dubai border. Many live-out maids reside here and serve families in both Sharjah and Deira.
Al Majaz: High-rise apartment families looking for part-time cleaning and childcare support. Close to Al Majaz Waterfront and Sharjah's commercial district.
Al Khan: Beachside community near Sharjah Aquarium. Families here typically seek live-out maids for villa and apartment cleaning.
Muwaileh: Rapidly growing villa community popular with families. High demand for full-time live-in maids with cooking experience.
Al Taawun: Mixed residential area between Sharjah and Ajman. Families here often search for a maid in Sharjah who can also handle grocery shopping and school pickups.
University City: Student and young professional area. Part-time maids for weekly apartment cleaning are the most common request.
Al Qasimia: Dense residential neighborhood in central Sharjah. Affordable apartments make live-out maid arrangements the standard here.
Al Mamzar (Sharjah side): Border area with Dubai. Maids serving this area often also work in Dubai's Al Mamzar and Hor Al Anz.

Browse all available maids in Sharjah filtered by area, nationality, and work type.

How to Hire a Maid in Sharjah Through ChooseMaid

Hiring a maid in Sharjah through ChooseMaid takes three steps with no paperwork, no agency interviews, and no commission fees:

Browse verified profiles. Visit the maids in Sharjah page and filter by work type (part-time, full-time, live-in, live-out), nationality, experience, and area. Each profile shows the maid's photo, work history, language skills, and salary expectations.
Subscribe for 195 AED/month. The subscription gives you full access to contact details for every maid on the platform. The 195 AED is a monthly platform subscription, not a salary and not an agency placement fee. Plans run for 30 days with no automatic renewal.
Contact maids directly. Call or message candidates, arrange in-person interviews at your home, and agree on salary, schedule, and duties privately. There is no third-party involvement. You hire the maid directly, and you manage the employment relationship.
Hire and start. Once you and the maid agree on terms, use our first-day checklist and set clear house rules. For full-time arrangements, you handle the employment visa and contract through MOHRE or Tadbeer as the direct employer. For part-time arrangements with maids already on a valid UAE visa, you agree on schedule and payment directly.

ChooseMaid is a direct-hire platform. We connect families with maids. We do not employ the maids, set their salaries, or take any commission from either party. For a broader selection across all emirates, browse all maids in the UAE.

Why Families in Sharjah Choose Direct Hire Over Agencies

Traditional maid agencies in Sharjah charge placement fees of AED 3,000–8,000 and lock you into their candidate pool. If the maid does not work out, you pay again for a replacement or wait for an agency-managed swap. You have limited control over who gets assigned to your home.

Direct hiring through ChooseMaid puts you in control:

You choose the maid. Browse profiles, verify credentials before hiring, and interview candidates yourself instead of accepting whoever the agency assigns.
No placement fees. The 195 AED monthly subscription replaces thousands in agency charges. Contact as many candidates as you need until you find the right fit.
No commission on salary. The maid's full salary goes to her. No portion is diverted to a middleman.
No contract lock-in. The subscription runs month to month. Cancel anytime.

For families exploring different types of maids across the UAE, including nannies, cooks, and live-in helpers, ChooseMaid covers all categories. You can also find a maid near you in any emirate or browse maid services across the UAE.

Find Your Maid in Sharjah Today

With ChooseMaid, hiring a maid in Sharjah starts at 195 AED per month for full platform access. Browse verified profiles, contact candidates directly, and hire on your terms with no agency fees and no commission.

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Whether you need a part-time cleaner, a full-time live-out maid, or a permanent live-in housemaid, you will find the right match on ChooseMaid.

The information in this article is for general guidance purposes only. Rules, fees, and procedures related to domestic worker hiring, visas, and labour regulations in the UAE change frequently. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please check directly with the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) or the relevant Sharjah government authority.