Salary Guidelines
SALARY GUIDE:
Hiring private household professionals, including nannies, housekeepers, household and estate managers, or even private chefs, is a privilege and is recognized as a luxury service.
The cost of employing an entry-level private service professional typically begins at $75,000-$80,000+ per year for a nanny or housekeeper, with additional benefits and vacation packages varying based on experience and expertise in regions such as New York City, New Jersey, Florida, California, Texas, and Puerto Rico.
As an exclusive service tailored to high-net-worth families and individuals, offering a competitive compensation and benefits package is essential to ensuring long-term retention of your staff.
The House Managers Network assists in determining the optimal compensation package for your staff, taking into account current trends, location, and salary analysis in each area.
Given our commitment to representing the finest private domestic service professionals, we are unable to offer comprehensive services for salaries and benefit packages under $65,000 per annum for full-time roles.
Employee salaries in the private domestic sector are influenced by several factors, including experience, education, location, and job responsibilities. Below are the national average salary guidelines for 2023/2024, which can serve as a valuable reference when budgeting for your staffing needs.
Nannies: Full-time nannies typically earn between $83,000 and $90,000+ per year, including a comprehensive benefits package, for caring for one child. Part-time nannies generally earn $35 to $45+ per hour for one child.
Executive Housekeepers/Head Housekeepers: Full-time executive housekeepers can expect to earn between $96,000 and $128,000+ annually with benefits. Part-time executive housekeepers usually earn $50+ per hour. In regions with a high cost of living, such as New York City, California, and South Florida, private executive housekeepers with over seven years of experience may earn $160,000+ per year.
Household Managers/Personal Assistants/Family Assistants: These full-time roles typically offer a salary starting at $128,000 per year, with an accompanying benefits package. Part-time household managers, personal assistants, or family assistants can expect to earn $60+ per hour.
Estate Managers, Chiefs of Staff, and Property Caretakers: Compensation for these positions ranges from $180,000 to $250,000+ per year, often including housing and benefits.
Housemen/Butlers/Lady’s Maids: Salaries for these roles typically range from $95,000 to $180,000+ per year, plus benefits.
Please note that these salary guidelines are national averages and may vary depending on specific circumstances. Our advisors are available to assist you in customizing compensation packages to meet your unique requirements and budget.
