Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £26–£37 an hour (about £4,500–£6,400 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 right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Edinburgh.
- Typical pay
- £26–£37
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £4,500–£6,400
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Live-in
- 6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open cook & maid couple positions in Edinburgh
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Register as a Cook & Maid CoupleAbout cook & maid couple jobs in Edinburgh
A cook & maid couple is a couple where one partner cooks for the family and the other keeps the home clean and organised. In Edinburgh, these roles are offered by private households across Edinburgh and the Lothians, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Edinburgh is known for asset management, fintech, informatics, and tourism, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as NatWest Group, abrdn, Baillie Gifford, Skyscanner, and the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the UK's second-largest financial centre and manages hundreds of billions of pounds in assets.
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 Edinburgh
Household incomes in Edinburgh are shaped by an average local salary of around £38,000, which is why cook & maid couple pay here sits above the UK 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 Edinburgh?
The local job market is growing at 3.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is often described as “Scotland's Finance and Fintech 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 Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in cook & maid couple roles in Edinburgh 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 UK 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 Edinburgh?
Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £26–£37 an hour (about £4,500–£6,400 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 Edinburgh?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in cook & maid couple roles in Edinburgh 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 UK?
Employers ask for cooking experience for one partner, housekeeping experience for the other and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
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 Edinburgh on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Edinburgh 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.