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Written by Jenni Bond, Managing Director
How much should I pay my household staff?
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Using our exclusive data we’ve created this domestic staff salary guide that reveals the average gross hourly and annual salaries for different types of domestic staff roles within the private staffing sector.
The averages are calculated from 2024/25 Stafftax payroll data and based on a 50 hour week. Figures are rounded to the nearest pound and are intended for guideline purposes only.
Housekeeper/Cleaner: £26.21 gross per hour
The basic duties of a housekeeping service include routine cleaning and everyday maintenance, from cleaning and hoovering to laundry and restocking supplies. It may also be asked that the housekeeper runs general errands for the household as required.
Gardener: £21.45 gross per hour
Responsible for maintaining the beauty of plants and grounds, gardeners can perform a range of general maintenance tasks within a domestic environment including designing, producing, renewing and preserving all outdoor spaces.
Personal Assistant: £36.26 gross per hour
A household PA focuses on organisational projects such as running the employer or family calendar, scheduling household maintenance, filing, emailing and bookkeeping. The role in a domestic environment will also likely involve running errands as well as light housekeeping duties.
Private Chef: £27.03 gross per hour
Household cooks and private chefs must prepare meals according to the employers’ recipes, dietary requirements and/or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff. They must also stock, organise and clean the kitchens and cooking utensils. Some private chefs would also be required to travel with their employers to holiday homes to provide meal preparations at those locations too.
Chauffeur: £21.45 gross per hour
Chauffeurs are specialist drivers responsible for taking passengers to and from their homes, recreational pursuits and workplaces. They are also required to help passengers get in and out of the car, run errands and carry luggage. Top-end chauffeurs will have specific qualifications such as Defensive Driving.
Butler: £27.84 gross per hour
A butler is required to answer calls in the household, greet guests, assist in the planning of events and serve food and drinks. They are expected to handle needs of the household as and when, scheduling service contractors, paying the household bills, organising stock for the home and kitchen, booking medical appointments and will have a proactive approach in staying up to date with the latest software and security systems.
Estate Manager: £27.82 gross per hour
An estate manager is responsible for managing staff, budgets, maintenance and security for large residential properties, often managing multiple locations. It is their responsibility to ensure that everything at the residence or residences runs smoothly, often acting on behalf of the employer.
Private Carer: £30.46 gross per hour
A private carer looks after the physical and social needs of an individual. There are a variety of tasks a carer could help with, from personal care and dressing, medication management or meal preparation, as well as practical household assistance and emotional support.
Groom: £34.02 gross per hour
A groom is responsible for the daily care of horses and stables within a household. This includes feeding, exercising and grooming the horse or horses, as well as keeping tack and stable buildings clean and well-maintained.
And finally…what about nannies?
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