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Butler Jobs in Dallas, TX

$31–$59 an hour · Full-time, with events

Quick answer

Butler jobs in Dallas, TX typically pay $31–$59 an hour (about $5,350–$10,200 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of full-time, with events. Employers ask for butler training or luxury hospitality experience and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Dallas.

Typical pay
$31–$59
per hour
Full-time monthly
$5,350–$10,200
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
Full-time
with events
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Open butler positions in Dallas

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About butler jobs in Dallas

Working as a butler in Dallas, TX means joining a private household. The butler provides formal service in a private home and keeps the household running to a high standard, and families across Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex hire for this role all year round.

Dallas is known for corporate headquarters, financial technology, and telecommunications, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as AT&T, American Airlines, Toyota North America, Texas Instruments, and Comerica. Dallas is home to more Fortune 500 companies per capita than almost any other US city.

Main duties

  • Serve meals and drinks formally
  • Welcome and look after guests
  • Care for silver, china, wine and wardrobes
  • Coordinate other staff during service
  • Pack and unpack for travel

Butler pay in Dallas

Household incomes in Dallas are shaped by an average local salary of around $68,000, which is why butler pay here sits close to the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in DallasTypical pay ranges, per hour. Butler highlighted.
Butler$31–$59
House Manager$34–$59
Watchman$16–$23
Butler pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$36–$67
Los Angeles$33–$62
Chicago$32–$60
Houston$31–$57
Dallas$31–$59
Miami$30–$57

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a butler

Typical day — ButlerAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Staff briefing
  2. 10:00Suppliers & budget
  3. 12:00Service standards check
  4. 15:00Events & guests
  5. 18:00Daily report to family

Why work in Dallas?

The local job market is growing at 4.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Dallas.

Dallas is often described as “Corporate Capital of the Southwest”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Butler training or luxury hospitality experience
  • Formal service and etiquette
  • Discretion
  • Private household references

Working in United States

  • Right to work in United States: Workers must be authorised to work in the United States, and employers complete Form I-9 to verify eligibility.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for a criminal background check, identity and Social Security verification, a motor-vehicle record for driving roles and, for childcare, a sex-offender registry search.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the federal minimum wage or the higher state and city minimum, whichever applies.
  • Contract: A written work agreement covering duties, hours, pay, overtime, paid time off, termination notice and confidentiality prevents most disputes.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in butler roles in Dallas normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your butler experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete USA right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a butler earn in Dallas, TX?

Butler jobs in Dallas, TX typically pay $31–$59 an hour (about $5,350–$10,200 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in butler jobs in Dallas?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in butler roles in Dallas normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.

What do I need to work as a butler in USA?

Employers ask for butler training or luxury hospitality experience, formal service and etiquette and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a butler do day to day?

A butler provides formal service in a private home and keeps the household running to a high standard. Typical duties include serve meals and drinks formally, welcome and look after guests, care for silver, china, wine and wardrobes.

How do I apply for butler jobs in Dallas on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Dallas hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a butler work?

A typical schedule is full-time, with events. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.