Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Chicago, IL typically pay $34–$54 an hour (about $5,900–$9,350 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of live-in, 6 days a week. Employers ask for cooking experience for one partner and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Chicago.
- Typical pay
- $34–$54
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- $5,900–$9,350
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Live-in
- 6 days a week
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Open cook & maid couple positions in Chicago
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Register as a Cook & Maid CoupleAbout cook & maid couple jobs in Chicago
A cook & maid couple is a couple where one partner cooks for the family and the other keeps the home clean and organised. In Chicago, IL, these roles are offered by private households across Chicagoland Area, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Chicago is known for finance, commodities trading, logistics, and architecture, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Boeing, United Airlines, McDonald's, CME Group, and Morningstar. Chicago's Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world's largest futures exchange.
Main duties
- Cook daily family meals
- Clean and maintain the home
- Do laundry and ironing
- Manage groceries and supplies
- Serve meals and help with guests
Cook & Maid Couple pay in Chicago
Household incomes in Chicago are shaped by an average local salary of around $70,000, which is why cook & maid couple 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 cook & maid couple
- 7:00Breakfast & household start
- 9:30Cleaning & maintenance
- 12:30Lunch
- 15:00Garden, errands, laundry
- 18:30Dinner & lock-up
Why work in Chicago?
The local job market is growing at 2.3% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Chicago.
Chicago is often described as “Midwest's Financial and Commercial Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Cooking experience for one partner
- Housekeeping experience for the other
- References
- Right to work for both partners
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 cook & maid couple roles in Chicago 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 cook & maid couple 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 cook & maid couple earn in Chicago, IL?
Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Chicago, IL typically pay $34–$54 an hour (about $5,900–$9,350 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in cook & maid couple jobs in Chicago?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in cook & maid couple roles in Chicago 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 cook & maid couple in USA?
Employers ask for cooking experience for one partner, housekeeping experience for the other and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.
What does a cook & maid couple do day to day?
A cook & maid couple is a couple where one partner cooks for the family and the other keeps the home clean and organised. Typical duties include cook daily family meals, clean and maintain the home, do laundry and ironing.
How do I apply for cook & maid couple jobs in Chicago on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Chicago hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a cook & maid couple work?
A typical schedule is live-in, 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.