Butler jobs in Los Angeles, CA typically pay $33–$62 an hour (about $5,700–$10,750 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 Los Angeles.
- Typical pay
- $33–$62
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- $5,700–$10,750
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time
- with events
- Open now
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Open butler positions in Los Angeles
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Register as a ButlerAbout butler jobs in Los Angeles
Butler jobs in Los Angeles, CA are household positions: a butler provides formal service in a private home and keeps the household running to a high standard. Families hiring in Los Angeles range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater Los Angeles Area.
Los Angeles is known for entertainment, technology, aerospace, and international trade, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Disney, Netflix, SpaceX, Warner Bros, Northrop Grumman, and NBCUniversal. Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and 200,000+ creative industry jobs.
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 Los Angeles
Household incomes in Los Angeles are shaped by an average local salary of around $75,000, 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.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a butler
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
Why work in Los Angeles?
The local job market is growing at 2.9% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is often described as “Entertainment and Tech Capital of the West”, 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 Los Angeles 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
- Register
Create your profile with your butler experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete USA right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butler earn in Los Angeles, CA?
Butler jobs in Los Angeles, CA typically pay $33–$62 an hour (about $5,700–$10,750 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in butler jobs in Los Angeles?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in butler roles in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Los Angeles 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.