
Household Staff Salary Guidelines
Part Time Housekeeper
£18 to £30 gross per hour
Full Time housekeeper
£35,000 to £60,000 gross per year
The salary for a Housekeeper in the UK will ultimately depend on their role in your household (do they need to do any childcare, pet care or cooking?), your location, their housekeeping experience and their working hours. The exact salary will of course differ depending on individual household requirements, however the above guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect to pay a Housekeeper in the UK.
Part Time Nanny
£16 to £30 gross per hour
Full Time Nanny
£40,000 to £120,000 gross per year
The salary for a Nanny in the UK will vary depending on the type of nanny you hire. The lower end of the Part Time Nanny guidelines may find you an entry-level after school nanny who is perfect for your requirements. However, if you are looking for a Full Time travelling rota Nanny then you can expect to pay the higher end of the Full Time Nanny guidelines. The exact salary will of course differ depending on individual family requirements, however the above guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect to pay a Nanny in the UK.
Part Time Gardener
£18 to £30 gross per hour
Full Time Gardener
£28,000 to £70,000 gross per year
The salary for a Gardener in the UK will depend on your location and their experience. A Part Time Gardener will usually charge an hourly or day rate and this will usually be a rate that is set by them. The salary for a Full Time Gardener will depend more on the work required at your property – for example, do they need a professional horticulture qualification, do you need them to cultivate a vegetable garden from scratch, etc? The exact salary will of course differ depending on your garden requirements, however the above guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect to pay a Gardener in the UK.
Domestic Couple
£60,000 to £100,000 gross per year (combined)
The salary for a Domestic Couple in the UK will usually be listed as a combined salary, however they would normally each be paid a separate salary, which could be different to one another if one member of the couple works more hours. The salary for a Domestic Couple is based on them working Full Time and usually they will live on the grounds of your property. The exact salary will of course differ depending on your requirements and the size of your estate, however the above guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect to pay a Domestic Couple in the UK.
Temporary Chef
£20 to £60 gross per hour
Full Time Chef
£35,000 to £120,000 gross per year
The salary for a Private Chef in the UK will ultimately depend on their experience and the type of cooking you need them to do. If you are looking for an experienced Full Time Private Chef then you can expect to pay towards the higher end of the rates above. Temporary and Event Chefs usually charge by the hour or by the day. The exact salary will differ depending on your individual requirements, however the above guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect to pay a Chef in the UK
Personal/Executive Assistant
£35,000 to £120,000 gross per year
The salary for a Personal or Executive Assistant in the UK will vary depending on their experience, qualifications and nature of the work you require them to do. The lower end of the guidelines may find you an entry-level Personal Assistant who is perfect for your requirements. However, if you are looking for a Full Time Executive Assistant to look after your estate then you can expect to pay the higher end of the above guidelines. The exact salary will of course differ depending on individual family office requirements, however the above guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect to pay a Personal or Executive Assistant in the UK.
House Manager
£50,000 to £100,000 gross per year
Multi-Property/estate manager
£70,000 to £120,000 gross per year
The salary for a House Manager, a Multi-Property House Manager or an Estate Manager in the UK will differ depending on their level of responsibility and the number of other household staff you hire. The exact salary will of course differ depending on your requirements and the size of your estate, however the above guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect to pay a House Manager or Estate Manager in the UK.
Part Time Carer
£18 to £30 gross per hour
Full Time Carer
£35,000 to £60,000 gross per year
The salary for a Private Carer in the UK will ultimately depend on their role in your household (do they need to do any housekeeping, personal care or cooking?), your location, their care experience and their working hours. The exact salary will of course differ depending on individual requirements, however the above guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect to pay a Private Carer in the UK.
Chauffeur
£40,000 to £80,000 gross per year
The salary for a Private Chauffeur in the UK will ultimately depend on their experience and the type of driving you need them to do. If you are looking for an experienced Chauffeur with Close Protection experience then you can expect to pay towards the higher end of the rates above. The exact salary will differ depending on your individual requirements, however the above guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect to pay a Chauffeur in the UK
Full time butler
£40,000 to £120,000 gross per year
Event butler
£20 to £60 gross per hour
The salary for a Butler in the UK will depend on their experience, training and the type of work you need them to do. Temporary and Event Butlers usually charge by the hour or by the day. The exact salary will differ depending on your individual requirements, however the above guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect to pay a Butler in the UK.
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Chloe Rodwell, Director | Abode Staff Ltd





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