Discover in under 10 minutes key tips on city-by-city salaries, benefits, requirements, and the best websites to apply for a Housekeeper role in the Philippines.

1. Decide where to work and in which city

Choose whether you want to work as a housekeeper in hotels, resorts, hospitals, malls, and offices (usually listed as housekeeping/room attendant) or as a domestic worker (kasambahay) in private residences.

The cities with the most opportunities are Metro Manila (NCR)—including Manila and Makati—plus Cebu and Davao. For residential roles, rules follow the Batas Kasambahay (RA 10361); for companies, regional minimum wage floors apply.

2. Create your official profiles and register on leading job portals

3. Build a one-page, clear resume

Focus on what a housekeeping recruiter looks for:

4. Know your region’s legal wage floor (so you can negotiate safely)

5. Apply in parallel to increase your chances

Use keywords like “housekeeper,” “housekeeping attendant,” and “room attendant.” Filter by city/district and compare benefits (HMO, meals, service charge, lodging).
For residential roles, search “kasambahay” when relevant (and remember the written contract under RA 10361).

6. Prepare for the interview

Have practical examples of how you set up a room (sequence: bed → bathroom → amenities → common areas), how you handle peak occupancy, which PPE you use, and how you ensure chemical safety.

7. If you are a kasambahay (domestic worker), put everything in writing

Batas Kasambahay requires a written contract, payslips, and enrollment in SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG, among other rights. Keep copies and confirm employer obligations.

Use the legal floor as the minimum limit and market averages to negotiate your package as a housekeeper.

Legal floors — reference points for negotiation

Market averages — Housekeeper/Housekeeping Attendant

JobStreet ranges (useful for hotel/company housekeeping attendant)

Quick read: in residences (kasambahay) in the NCR, the legal minimum is ₱7,000/month; in hotels/companies, use ₱695/day as a reference floor and aim for ₱17–₱19k/month in Metro Manila, varying by employer, rota, and benefits

13th month pay:

Leaves/rest:

Social contributions:

Typical hotel/company benefits (vary by employer):
HMO/health insurance, uniform, on-shift meals, holiday/rest-day pay differentials, service charge (very common in hospitality), training, and—at some resorts—lodging.

Always compare the total package when applying as a housekeeper.

Official portals (government):

Leading private portals:

Indeed: provides city-specific averages and numerous active housekeeper jobs (Manila, Makati, Cebu, Davao)

Lightning checklist (to get started faster)

If you want to start quickly as a housekeeper, focus on Metro Manila (NCR), where there’s the largest volume of openings and more competitive packages.

Create profiles on PhilJobNet Und PEIS/PESO to leverage official channels, and apply simultaneously on JobStreet Und In der Tat to widen your reach.

Negotiate based on verifiable data: in residences (kasambahay), the floor is ₱7,000/month; in hotels/companies, the reference is ₱695/day, and ranges in Metro Manila often orbit ₱17–₱19k/month for housekeeping attendants, with city averages observed on Indeed (e.g., Manila ₱16.7k/month).

For Cebu and Davao, opportunities exist but averages tend to be lower; compensate by choosing employers offering HMO, service charge, meals, and stable shifts—the total package matters.

Following this plan (official channels + leading portals + concise resume + solid interview prep) greatly increases your chances of getting called quickly and starting on the right foot.