To hire a maid in Lahore, budget from PKR 40,000 per month, confirm her identity against NADRA records before she starts, and agree the weekly day off in writing. Staffly places background-verified maids across Lahore, including DHA, Gulberg, Model Town, Bahria Town and Johar Town, with most requests matched within 24 to 48 hours.
How much does a maid cost in Lahore per month?
A full-time maid in Lahore starts at PKR 40,000 per month in 2026, paid directly by the household. Lahore rates run marginally above the national average, roughly in line with Karachi and slightly above Rawalpindi. Live-in maids typically receive a slightly lower cash salary because accommodation and meals form part of the package, which should be written down rather than assumed.
Staffly's only charge is a one-time placement fee of one month's salary. There is no monthly commission.
What is the difference between a maid and a helper?
A maid independently runs cleaning, laundry, ironing and daily household upkeep as a full role. A helper is a support role, assisting an existing cook or maid with chores and prep work, and starts lower at PKR 25,000 per month. Households that hire a helper expecting a maid's scope are the most common source of early dissatisfaction.
What are the steps to hire a maid in Lahore?
Step 1: Decide live-in or live-out. Live-out, working fixed daily hours, is the most common arrangement across Lahore. Live-in suits households wanting coverage outside fixed hours, but requires genuinely suitable private accommodation.
Step 2: Define the actual scope. Cleaning only, or cleaning plus laundry plus ironing? Light cooking? Childcare support? Each addition changes the fair salary and the kind of candidate who fits.
Step 3: Verify before, not after. Staffly checks every maid's CNIC against NADRA records, obtains a Police Character Certificate from her own local police station, and telephones at least two previous employers directly to confirm honesty, reliability and the real reason she left.
Step 4: Meet her yourself. Staffly shortlists and arranges interviews, but the household makes the decision. Ask about her previous household's size and routine, since that predicts fit better than a list of skills.
Step 5: Sign a one-page agreement. Monthly salary, pay date, weekly day off, annual and sick leave, notice period, and for live-in roles the accommodation and meals included.
Are maids in Lahore female?
Yes. In Pakistani households the maid role is female domestic staff who independently manage cleaning, laundry and daily upkeep. Households needing a male general support worker should look at the helper or office boy categories instead.
How quickly can a maid start in Lahore?
Most maid placements in Lahore are matched within 24 to 48 hours from Staffly's standing local pool. Urgent replacements, for example when a maid leaves without notice, are prioritised against a standby list of already verified candidates.
What if the maid stops working out after a few weeks?
Staffly's 6-month replacement guarantee covers every placement. If the arrangement fails within six months for a reasonable cause, Staffly searches again and places a replacement at no additional placement fee.
To begin, message Staffly on WhatsApp with your area of Lahore, whether you need live-in or live-out, and the scope of work.