Household & Estate · Entry
Houseman Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$45,000
25th percentile
P50
$60,000
Median
P75
$75,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Available
Scarcity: 3/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
200-500
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
2% year-over-year
RETENTION
1.5 yr avg tenure
35% annual turnover
Houseman Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Standard entry point in private service career ladder; pipeline to House Manager and Butler
Also Known As
House Porter, Household Assistant, Utility Worker (Private Estate), General Estate Helper
What Does a Houseman Do?
The Houseman operates within private households, estates, and family residences, reporting to principals or family office leadership. Professionals in this role typically bring 0 to 2 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 Houseman Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Houseman is $60,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $45,000 to $75,000. The 50% 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 is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.
Houseman Career Path
Professionals who move into Houseman 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 1.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 35%.
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