Domestic Helper jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$20–C$31 an hour (about C$3,450–C$5,350 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 police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Toronto.
- Typical pay
- C$20–C$31
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,450–C$5,350
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 5–6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open domestic helper positions in Toronto
No open position is listed for Toronto today. New domestic helper jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Domestic HelperAbout domestic helper jobs in Toronto
Working as a domestic helper in Toronto, ON 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 Toronto Area (GTA) hire for this role all year round.
Toronto is known for banking, technology, film production, and life sciences, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as RBC, TD Bank, Scotiabank, Shopify, Google Canada, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences. Toronto adds more tech jobs each year than any other city in North America apart from the San Francisco Bay Area.
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 Toronto
Household incomes in Toronto are shaped by an average local salary of around C$78,000, which is why domestic helper pay here sits above the Canada 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 domestic helper
- 7:30Morning chores
- 9:30Errands & deliveries
- 12:00Lunch support
- 14:00Cleaning & repairs help
- 17:00Evening tasks
Why work in Toronto?
The local job market is growing at 4.4% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Toronto.
Toronto is often described as “Canada's Financial and Tech Capital”, 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 Canada
- Right to work in Canada: Foreign caregivers may come through federal caregiver immigration programs or a work permit, which can require a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a specific employer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors), identity verification and reference checks.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
- Contract: A signed employment contract should cover duties, hours, wages, overtime, accommodation if any, vacation and termination notice.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in domestic helper roles in Toronto 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 domestic helper experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Canada 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 domestic helper earn in Toronto, ON?
Domestic Helper jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$20–C$31 an hour (about C$3,450–C$5,350 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 Toronto?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in domestic helper roles in Toronto 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 Canada?
Employers ask for household work experience, flexibility across tasks and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). You must also have the right to work in Canada.
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 Toronto on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Toronto 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.