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Laundry Staff Jobs in Sharjah

AED 1,400–AED 2,200 a month · 5–6 days a week

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Laundry Staff jobs in Sharjah typically pay AED 1,400–AED 2,200 a month. Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 5–6 days a week. Employers ask for laundry or housekeeping experience and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Sharjah.

Typical pay
AED 1,400–AED 2,200
per month
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
5–6 days a week
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Open laundry staff positions in Sharjah

No open position is listed for Sharjah today. New laundry staff jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About laundry staff jobs in Sharjah

A laundry staff looks after a household’s washing, stain care, pressing and wardrobe organisation. In Sharjah, these roles are offered by private households across Emirate of Sharjah, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.

Sharjah is known for manufacturing, education, publishing, and logistics, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Sharjah free zone manufacturers, University of Sharjah, Air Arabia, and Crescent Enterprises. Sharjah produces a large share of UAE industrial output and offers lower living costs than neighbouring Dubai.

Main duties

  • Sort, wash and dry laundry by fabric
  • Treat stains on delicate items
  • Press and fold clothes and linen
  • Organise wardrobes and linen cupboards
  • Arrange dry-cleaning collections

Laundry Staff pay in Sharjah

Household incomes in Sharjah are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 120,000, which is why laundry staff pay here sits slightly below the UAE average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in SharjahTypical pay ranges, per month. Laundry Staff highlighted.
Laundry StaffAED 1,400–AED 2,200
House MaidAED 1,300–AED 2,200
CleanerAED 1,500–AED 2,500
HousekeeperAED 2,000–AED 3,800
Female CookAED 2,000–AED 3,500
GovernessAED 7,000–AED 14,000
Laundry Staff pay across UAETypical ranges in the largest cities, per month.
DubaiAED 1,400–AED 2,200
Abu DhabiAED 1,400–AED 2,200
SharjahAED 1,400–AED 2,200

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a laundry staff

Typical day — Laundry StaffAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Kitchen & living areas
  2. 10:00Bedrooms & bathrooms
  3. 12:30Break
  4. 13:30Laundry & ironing
  5. 16:00Final tidy & supplies

Why work in Sharjah?

The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Sharjah.

Sharjah is often described as “Industry and Education Emirate”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Laundry or housekeeping experience
  • Knowledge of fabric care labels
  • Attention to detail
  • References

Working in United Arab Emirates

  • Right to work in United Arab Emirates: Domestic workers need a domestic worker visa sponsored by the household or a licensed recruitment centre such as Tadbeer.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for passport and visa verification, a medical fitness test, Emirates ID registration and references from previous employers.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the contract salary agreed under MOHRE rules.
  • Contract: A standard domestic worker contract approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) is required.

Live-in or live-out?

Most laundry staff jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary. For live-in roles the family usually provides a private room, meals, the residence visa, medical insurance and often a yearly flight home, so the salary above is mostly take-home pay.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your laundry staff experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete UAE right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a laundry staff earn in Sharjah?

Laundry Staff jobs in Sharjah typically pay AED 1,400–AED 2,200 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in laundry staff jobs in Sharjah?

Live-in positions are common. Most laundry staff jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.

What do I need to work as a laundry staff in UAE?

Employers ask for laundry or housekeeping experience, knowledge of fabric care labels and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.

What does a laundry staff do day to day?

A laundry staff looks after a household’s washing, stain care, pressing and wardrobe organisation. Typical duties include sort, wash and dry laundry by fabric, treat stains on delicate items, press and fold clothes and linen.

How do I apply for laundry staff jobs in Sharjah on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Sharjah hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a laundry staff work?

A typical schedule is 5–6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.