Household & Estate · Entry · 3 to 5 years typical
Housekeeper Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 257 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $95,000 | $130,000 | $175,000 | $210,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $90,000 | $120,000 | $165,000 | $195,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $85,000 | $115,000 | $155,000 | $190,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $85,000 | $115,000 | $155,000 | $190,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $85,000 | $115,000 | $155,000 | $185,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $80,000 | $110,000 | $150,000 | $180,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $80,000 | $110,000 | $150,000 | $180,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $80,000 | $105,000 | $145,000 | $175,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $70,000 | $95,000 | $130,000 | $160,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $70,000 | $95,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
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What does a Housekeeper do?
The Housekeeper operates within private households, estates, and family residences, reporting to principals or family office leadership. Professionals in this role typically bring 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Entry level, this position draws from a available candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What drives Housekeeper compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Housekeeper is $95,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $70,000 to $125,000. The 62% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by the size and complexity of the estate, number of residences managed, household budget, geographic cost of living, and whether the principal maintains multiple domestic and international properties. Demand for this role is trending upward with 15% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Housekeeper career path
Professionals who move into Housekeeper roles most commonly come from luxury hospitality, five-star hotel management, property management, or formal service training programs. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward chief of staff positions, multi-estate oversight, or private family office operations leadership. The average tenure in this role is approximately 1.8 years, with an annual turnover rate of 33%.
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