domestic employee salaries

Our agency fees are flexible and tailored to meet the unique needs of each project, while we exclusively work with skilled professionals. Each candidate is carefully vetted, with all references and documentation meticulously checked, and is rigorously interviewed by our experienced recruiters to ensure exceptional quality.

While our agency fees are flexible and customised to fit the scope of each project, the salaries for our professionals are guided by current market standards. As we work exclusively with highly skilled and experienced candidates, we are committed to ensuring that their compensation aligns with industry benchmarks.

Our commitment to aligning salaries with market rates and working only with highly skilled professionals helps minimise replacements and ensures consistently high working standards. By valuing expertise appropriately, we create long-lasting placements that satisfy both clients and candidates, promoting stability and excellence in every engagement.

FEE STRUCTURE

The agency's recruitment services are absolutely free for all jobseekers.

The "Post a Job" service for cost effective hiring starts at 200.00 GBP + VAT. Find out more.

The agency fees for "Tailored Hiring" vary depending on the scope of the project and location ranging from 15% to 25% of the Candidates Annual Gross Salary + VAT.

SALARIES GUIDE

At our agency, we prioritise quality and experience, ensuring that each candidate meets the highest standards expected in private households. We understand that families often find it challenging to navigate the range of salaries found online for similar roles, as Google’s algorithm reflects data across a broad spectrum rather than focusing on the specialised niche of private domestic staffing.

For instance, while the role of a cleaner and a private housekeeper may appear similar on the surface, they are two distinctly different professions in our sector, each with unique skill sets, responsibilities, and compensation expectations. Our expertise allows us to provide accurate guidance on industry-standard salaries tailored to the private domestic sector, helping families make informed decisions that reflect the true value of skilled, experienced household staff.

Salaries for professional domestic staff have seen substantial growth over a relatively short period, reflecting both the increasing demand for skilled and experienced personnel and the higher standards expected within private households. As the market for top-tier domestic staff has become more competitive, compensation packages have naturally risen to attract and retain individuals with specialised expertise, ensuring families receive the quality and dedication they require.

DOMESTIC STAFF SALARIES

POSITION
PRIVATE EXPERIENCE TYPE
SALARY (GBP)
BUTLER 3 Years + Full Time Live In 55K - 120K
3 Years + Full Time Live Out
55K - 200K
HOUSE MANAGER 5 Years + Full Time Live In 45K - 145K
5 Years + Full Time Live Out
45K - 200K
CHAUFFEUR 5 Years + Full Time Live In 45K - 100K
5 Years + Full Time Live Out
50K - 100K
COUPLES 3 Years + Live In 70K + (Combined)
PRIVATE CHEF
3 Years + Full Time
45K +
HANDYMAN 3 Years + Full Time 35K +
HEAD HOUSEKEEPER 7 Years + Live In 60K - 80K
Full Time Live Out
65K - 90K
SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER 5 Years + Live In 45K +
Full Time Live Out 60K +
Part Time
25.00 - 30.00 / Hour +
MID LEVEL HOUSEKEEPERS 2 - 5 Years + Varied 35K - 45K
LAUNDRESS 3 Years + Live Out Full Time 45K - 60K
HOUSEKEEPER / COOK 3 Years + Live In 40K - 65K
Live Out 45K - 75K


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CHILDCARE SALARIES

POSITION PRIVATE EXPERIENCE EMPLOYMENT TYPE SALARY (GBP)
LIVE-OUT NANNY 3 Years + Full Time £20 - £30 / Hour NET +
LIVE-IN NANNY 3 Years + Full-Time (5 Days) £700 - £1200 / Week NET +
SOLE CHARGE  3 Years + 24/6 £1200 / Week NET +
TEMPORARY NANNY 3 Years + Hourly £25 - £35 / Hour NET +
WEEKEND NANNY 3 Years + Hourly £25 - £35 / Hour NET +
AFTER SCHOOL  3 Years + Hourly £25 - £35 / Hour NET +
GOVERNESS 5 Years + Full Time £1500 - £2500 / Week NET
TUTOR 5 Years + Hourly £100 - £400 / Hour NET
MATERNITY 3 Years + 24/6 £350 / 24 Hours +

 

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DOMESTIC STAFF SALARY CALCULATOR

We have developed a very useful tool for calculating the fees associated with the employment of domestic staff. If you would like to see the break down of your employees salary inclusive of:

  • Gross Salary
  • Net Salary
  • National Insurance Contribution
  • Tax
  • Pension Contribution

Please visit our Domestic Staff Salary Calculator page. There you will be able to choose a Salary, the Pay Period and whether you would like to see the Gross or Net breakdown.

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE

The National Minimum wage changes every October for employees who are up to 21 years old annually. For employees who are 23 years old or older, the national minimum wage changes annually every April.

 EMPLOYEE AGE  PAY PER HOUR
 21+  £12.21
 18 - 20  £10.00
 Under 18  £7.55
Offset Allowance  £60.90 per 7 Days

PAYROLL SERVICES FEES

Perfect Household Staff offer Payroll Services to our discerning clients. Below, you will find out the basic rate for payroll services: 

 SERVICE  FEE
 AML Check (Anti Money Laundering)  £50 + VAT per person
 Payroll Services Set UP Fee (one-off fee)  £50 + VAT
 Payroll Registration (one-off fee)*1  £50 + VAT
 Payroll up to 1 Employee (monthly payment)  £50 + VAT
 Pension up to 1 Employee (monthly payment)*2  £25 + VAT

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Domestic & Estate Staff

Our experienced recruitment team have placed privet domestic staff for over a decade. We recruit for live in and live out, permanent or temporary staff, covering both full time and part time vacancies. Whether you are looking for a housekeeper, laundress, maid or cook, our recruiters are here to support you during the recruitment process as well as provide employment and payroll solutions following a successful placement.

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Governess, Maternity & Nannies (Childcare)

We have been working with professional childcare providers who are passionate about working with children. Perfect Household Staff started out as Perfect Nanny specialising in multilingual nannies who are prepared to travel internationally, live in or live out position, in permanent, seasonal or temporary childcare roles, sole charge or nanny share.

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Specialist Staff

Whether you are looking for a permanent, seasonal or temporary chef, chauffeur, butler, private security officer, gardener or domestic couples, your search has taken you to the right place. Perfect household staff provide professional, discreet and trustworthy specialist in all of these areas.

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Family Office & Corporate

Whilst providing private domestic recruitment solutions, our team are working with a number of private family offices in placing estate managers, PA’s, EA’s, financial analysts, operations managers, Business and Property Managers.

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