There is no fixed rate card for House Help in India. What you pay is set by your city, your society, and often just whatever the last family paid the person before you. As a rough guide, part-time help starts around ₹2,500 a month for a single task, and full-time runs ₹12,000 to ₹30,000 in metros, going by PayScale, Glassdoor and city hiring listings. Hourly help on Snabbit is ₹99. This guide covers the going rates, what pushes them up, and the extras nobody mentions upfront.
Why there is no fixed rate
Rates travel by word of mouth. A society WhatsApp group settles on a going number, neighbours compare notes, and someone with good references and years of experience quietly charges more. The same work can cost quite differently two buildings apart.
Going monthly rates in metros
These ranges line up across PayScale, Glassdoor and local hiring listings for cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune.
| Type of help | Metro (per month) | Smaller cities |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time, one task | ₹2,500-6,000 | 20-40% lower |
| Part-time, full set of chores | ₹8,000-12,000 | 20-40% lower |
| Full-time, full day | ₹12,000-25,000 | 20-40% lower |
| Live-in | ₹15,000-30,000 plus food and room | 20-40% lower |
| On-demand (Snabbit) | ₹99/hour, pay per use | Same |
What pushes the salary up
- More hours, or a longer working day
- More tasks, and adding cooking on top
- Live-in, once food and a room are included
- Experience and strong references
- Gated societies, where the going rate tends to run higher
- Festival season, when demand jumps
The advance and bonus nobody quotes
Most arrangements start with an advance, sometimes a month or more. On top of the twelve salaries, a Diwali bonus close to one month is widely expected, plus small gifts through the year. Factor these in and the yearly cost is higher than twelve times the monthly figure.
Where hourly help fits
If you do not need someone every day, a monthly salary means paying for hours that go unused. On-demand House Help on the Snabbit app is ₹99 an hour, booked only when you need it, with trained and background-verified Experts, no advance and no bonus. When your regular help is on leave, just Snabbit it.
Need help only some days? Book a trained Expert by the hour from ₹99 on the Snabbit app.
Book House HelpFrequently Asked Questions
What is the average House Help salary in India?
In metros, part-time single-task help is roughly ₹2,500 to ₹6,000 a month and full-day help ₹12,000 to ₹25,000, going by PayScale, Glassdoor and city listings. On-demand help is ₹99 an hour.
How much is part-time House Help paid per month?
About ₹2,500 to ₹6,000 for one task like cleaning in metros. A full set with dishes and laundry usually runs ₹8,000 to ₹12,000.
Why is House Help salary higher in metros?
Higher living costs, stronger demand and limited supply push metro rates up. Smaller cities usually run 20 to 40 percent lower for the same work.
Is hourly help cheaper than a monthly salary?
For a few hours a week, yes. At ₹99 an hour you avoid a full salary plus advance and bonus when you do not need someone all day.
This guide is for general home-care information. Service availability, pricing and scope may vary by city. Book on the Snabbit app for current details.
