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Family Driver Jobs in Seattle, WA

$21–$34 an hour · Early starts, split shifts

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Family Driver jobs in Seattle, WA typically pay $21–$34 an hour (about $3,650–$5,900 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of early starts, split shifts. Employers ask for valid local driving licence and clean record and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Seattle.

Typical pay
$21–$34
per hour
Full-time monthly
$3,650–$5,900
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
Early starts
split shifts
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Open family driver positions in Seattle

No open position is listed for Seattle today. New family driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About family driver jobs in Seattle

Working as a family driver in Seattle, WA means joining a private household. The family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles, and families across Greater Seattle-Tacoma Area hire for this role all year round.

Seattle is known for cloud computing, e-commerce, aerospace, and sustainability, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, Expedia, and T-Mobile. Seattle has the highest average tech salary of any major US city outside of San Francisco.

Main duties

  • Run school drop-offs and pick-ups
  • Drive family members to appointments
  • Run errands and deliveries
  • Keep vehicles clean and serviced
  • Plan routes around traffic

Family Driver pay in Seattle

Household incomes in Seattle are shaped by an average local salary of around $92,000, which is why family driver pay here sits above the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in SeattleTypical pay ranges, per hour. Family Driver highlighted.
Family Driver$21–$34
House Driver$19–$32
Gardener$21–$34
Family Driver pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$20–$34
Los Angeles$18–$31
Chicago$18–$30
Houston$17–$29
Dallas$18–$29
Miami$17–$28

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

A day as a family driver

Typical day — Family DriverAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:00School run
  2. 9:00Office commute
  3. 11:00Errands & car care
  4. 15:00School pick-up
  5. 19:00Evening drop-offs

Why work in Seattle?

The local job market is growing at 3.8% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Seattle.

Seattle is often described as “Pacific Northwest Tech and Aerospace Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Valid local driving licence and clean record
  • Good local road knowledge
  • Background check
  • Punctuality

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 family driver roles in Seattle 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 family driver 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 family driver earn in Seattle, WA?

Family Driver jobs in Seattle, WA typically pay $21–$34 an hour (about $3,650–$5,900 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in family driver jobs in Seattle?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in family driver roles in Seattle 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 family driver in USA?

Employers ask for valid local driving licence and clean record, good local road knowledge and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a family driver do day to day?

A family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles. Typical duties include run school drop-offs and pick-ups, drive family members to appointments, run errands and deliveries.

How do I apply for family driver jobs in Seattle on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Seattle hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a family driver work?

A typical schedule is early starts, split shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.