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Butler Jobs in Miami, FL

$30–$57 an hour · Full-time, with events

Quick answer

Butler jobs in Miami, FL typically pay $30–$57 an hour (about $5,200–$9,850 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 Miami.

Typical pay
$30–$57
per hour
Full-time monthly
$5,200–$9,850
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
Full-time
with events
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Open butler positions in Miami

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About butler jobs in Miami

Butler jobs in Miami, FL are household positions: a butler provides formal service in a private home and keeps the household running to a high standard. Families hiring in Miami range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro.

Miami is known for international trade, finance, tech migration, and tourism, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Carnival Corporation, World Fuel Services, Lennar, Chewy, and Citadel. Miami is now called "the Manhattan of the South" as major hedge funds and tech firms relocate to the 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 Miami

Household incomes in Miami are shaped by an average local salary of around $63,000, which is why butler pay here sits slightly below the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in MiamiTypical pay ranges, per hour. Butler highlighted.
Butler$30–$57
House Manager$33–$57
Watchman$15–$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 Miami?

The local job market is growing at 4.5% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Miami.

Miami is often described as “Emerging Finance and Tech Hub of the South”, 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 Miami 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 Miami, FL?

Butler jobs in Miami, FL typically pay $30–$57 an hour (about $5,200–$9,850 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in butler jobs in Miami?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in butler roles in Miami 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 Miami on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Miami 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.