Household & Estate · Senior
Majordomo Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
—
25th percentile
P50
$180,000
Median
P75
—
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 7/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
535-778
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
-2% year-over-year
RETENTION
2.8 yr avg tenure
34% annual turnover
Majordomo Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Revival of this traditional role in very large/heritage estates
Also Known As
Major Domo, Head of Household, Household Director, Senior Butler, Head of Household Services, Senior Housekeeping Manager, Housekeeping Supervisor, Domestic Supervisor
What Does a Majordomo Do?
The Majordomo operates within private households, estates, and family residences, reporting to principals or family office leadership. Professionals in this role typically bring 7 to 14 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 535-778 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Majordomo Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Majordomo is $180,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning — to —. Pay variation across this range is primarily 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.
Majordomo Career Path
Professionals who move into Majordomo 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 2.8 years, with an annual turnover rate of 34%.
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