Pay guide · updated October 2026
Real pay from household and estate jobs posted on Jobinary by private families and domestic staffing agencies. Use it to set a fair offer or to know your worth.
| Role | Pay listed on recent jobs | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Estate manager | $150,000–$300,000 a year | Calabasas, CA; Miami, FL |
| House manager / butler | $200,000 a year | Phoenix, AZ |
| Newborn nanny / family assistant | $180,000 a year | Beverly Hills, CA |
| Nanny (full-time) | $120,000–$175,000 a year | Miami, FL |
| Personal / executive assistant | $55–$60 an hour | Ojai and Newport Coast, CA |
| Family assistant / nanny (part-time) | $50 an hour | Santa Monica, CA |
| Executive housekeeper | $45–$55 an hour | Beverly Hills, CA; Manhattan, NY |
| Housekeeper / laundress | $40–$55 an hour | Brentwood, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, CA |
| Houseman | $42–$50 an hour | Beverly Hills, CA; Miami, FL |
| Estate gardener / landscaper | $35–$50 an hour | Beverly Hills, CA; Miami, FL |
| Smart-home / maintenance technician | $45–$50 an hour | Brentwood, CA |
Source: pay listed on jobs posted on Jobinary, October 2026. These are mostly full-time private estate positions in high-cost areas; many household jobs pay less. We will update this guide as more jobs are posted.
Housekeepers, family assistants, gardeners and part-time roles are usually paid by the hour. Senior roles such as estate managers, house managers and many full-time nannies are paid an annual salary. Whichever you choose, household employees are generally covered by wage and overtime laws; check your state’s rules for domestic workers.
To hire and keep great staff, many families add paid time off and holidays, health insurance or a stipend, a year-end bonus, a car or mileage, a phone, and housing for live-in roles.
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On recent Jobinary jobs, house manager and butler roles listed up to $200,000 a year, and estate managers $150,000 to $300,000. Smaller homes and junior roles pay less.
Private estate housekeeping jobs on Jobinary listed $40 to $55 an hour in October 2026, mostly in the Los Angeles area and New York.
Full-time private nanny roles on Jobinary listed $120,000 to $180,000 a year, and a part-time nanny/family assistant role $50 an hour. Many nanny jobs pay less, depending on hours and duties.
From the pay employers listed on jobs posted on Jobinary. We update the guide as new jobs are posted.
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