Household staff careers
Private housekeepers care for a family’s home, clothes and belongings to a standard most cleaning services never reach. Find live-out, live-in, part-time and executive housekeeper jobs from private families and domestic staffing agencies.
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A private housekeeper works for one family, often for years, and learns exactly how the home should look and run. Beyond cleaning, the job covers laundry and ironing, caring for fine fabrics, stone, wood and art, organizing closets and pantries, and getting the house ready for guests or the family’s return.
In larger homes there are several levels. An executive housekeeper leads the housekeeping team and sets the standards; a laundress focuses on clothing and linens; a housekeeper/cook also prepares simple family meals. In smaller homes one housekeeper may do it all and report to a house manager or directly to the family.
Private housekeepers are usually paid by the hour, and pay rises with experience, the size of the home and specialist skills such as couture laundry or managing a team.
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These are rates employers listed for private estate positions; general cleaning jobs pay less. See the household staff pay guide for every role.
Common setups: full-time live-out (most common in Los Angeles), live-in, part-time a few days a week, and weekend or rotation roles in large estates.
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An executive housekeeper leads the housekeeping team in a large home: setting standards, training staff, planning schedules and managing supplies. They usually report to the house or estate manager.
Yes. Live-in roles include a private room and are common in large estates and with families who travel. Many families in cities like Los Angeles prefer live-out housekeepers with a fixed schedule.
Most private families ask for previous experience and references. Experience in luxury hotels counts. A clear resume helps a lot: see our housekeeper resume guide.
A housekeeper focuses on cleaning, laundry and caring for the home. A house manager runs the whole household: staff, vendors, budgets and schedules.
Your first job post is free. After that, a single job post is $49, and agencies can buy discounted multi-post packs. There is no placement fee and no percentage of salary.
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