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Domestic Helper Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

$16–$26 an hour · 5–6 days a week

Quick answer

Domestic Helper jobs in Los Angeles, CA typically pay $16–$26 an hour (about $2,750–$4,500 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 5–6 days a week. Employers ask for household work experience and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Los Angeles.

Typical pay
$16–$26
per hour
Full-time monthly
$2,750–$4,500
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
5–6 days a week
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Open domestic helper positions in Los Angeles

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About domestic helper jobs in Los Angeles

Working as a domestic helper in Los Angeles, CA means joining a private household. The domestic helper is an all-round helper who supports a family with cleaning, laundry, cooking and childcare tasks, and families across Greater Los Angeles Area hire for this role all year round.

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

  • Clean and tidy the home
  • Do laundry and ironing
  • Help prepare meals
  • Support childcare or elderly care when agreed
  • Run small errands

Domestic Helper pay in Los Angeles

Household incomes in Los Angeles are shaped by an average local salary of around $75,000, which is why domestic helper 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 Los AngelesTypical pay ranges, per hour. Domestic Helper highlighted.
Domestic Helper$16–$26
Gardener$18–$31
Home Cook$18–$31
Domestic Helper pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$18–$28
Los Angeles$16–$26
Chicago$16–$25
Houston$15–$24
Dallas$16–$24
Miami$15–$24

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

A day as a domestic helper

Typical day — Domestic HelperAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:30Morning chores
  2. 9:30Errands & deliveries
  3. 12:00Lunch support
  4. 14:00Cleaning & repairs help
  5. 17:00Evening tasks

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

  • Household work experience
  • Flexibility across tasks
  • Honesty and references
  • Right to work in the country

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 domestic helper 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

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your domestic helper 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 domestic helper earn in Los Angeles, CA?

Domestic Helper jobs in Los Angeles, CA typically pay $16–$26 an hour (about $2,750–$4,500 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in domestic helper jobs in Los Angeles?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in domestic helper 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 domestic helper in USA?

Employers ask for household work experience, flexibility across tasks and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a domestic helper do day to day?

A domestic helper is an all-round helper who supports a family with cleaning, laundry, cooking and childcare tasks. Typical duties include clean and tidy the home, do laundry and ironing, help prepare meals.

How do I apply for domestic helper 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 domestic helper work?

A typical schedule is 5–6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.