Domestic Worker Salaries in Bahrain

Expected monthly salary by role

1. Caregivers

   BHD 340 / month

   BHD 140BHD 420

   Caregivers in Bahrain ask for BHD 340 a month on average, with most asking between BHD 280 and BHD 420. Based on 103 helpers who state an expected salary.

2. Cooks

   BHD 280 / month

   BHD 140BHD 420

   Cooks in Bahrain ask for BHD 280 a month on average, with most asking between BHD 230 and BHD 330. Based on 49 helpers who state an expected salary.

3. Nannies

   BHD 240 / month

   BHD 140BHD 420

   Nannies in Bahrain ask for BHD 240 a month on average, with most asking between BHD 230 and BHD 290. Based on 75 helpers who state an expected salary.

4. Drivers

   BHD 220 / month

   BHD 140BHD 420

   Drivers in Bahrain ask for BHD 220 a month on average, with most asking between BHD 190 and BHD 230. Based on 121 helpers who state an expected salary.

5. Housemaids

   BHD 210 / month

   BHD 140BHD 420

   Housemaids in Bahrain ask for BHD 210 a month on average, with most asking between BHD 190 and BHD 230. Based on 89 helpers who state an expected salary.

6. Gardeners

   BHD 200 / month

   BHD 140BHD 420

   Gardeners in Bahrain ask for BHD 200 a month on average, with most asking between BHD 140 and BHD 260. Based on 16 helpers who state an expected salary.

7. Houseboys

   BHD 170 / month

   BHD 140BHD 420

   Houseboys in Bahrain ask for BHD 170 a month on average, with most asking between BHD 170 and BHD 180. Based on 75 helpers who state an expected salary.

Common questions

How much do domestic workers ask for in Bahrain?

Across 7 roles on Domesta, expected monthly salaries run from about BHD 170 for houseboys up to BHD 340 for caregivers. These are figures helpers state on their own profiles, based on 528 helpers in Bahrain who give one.

Which domestic worker role asks for the most in Bahrain?

Caregivers, at BHD 340 a month. Caregivers in Bahrain ask for BHD 340 a month on average, with most asking between BHD 280 and BHD 420. Based on 103 helpers who state an expected salary.

Where do these salary figures come from?

From 528 verified domestic worker profiles on Domesta in Bahrain, each stating the monthly salary that helper expects. They are self-reported expectations, not rates set by Domesta and not a recommendation of what to pay. Figures update as helpers join and edit their profiles; this page was last refreshed on 2026-08-23.

Does the figure include accommodation, food or visa costs?

No. The figure is the monthly cash salary a helper states she expects. Accommodation, food, flights and visa processing are agreed separately between the household and the helper, and are not part of these numbers.