Farmhouse Caretaker jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 26–CHF 43 an hour (about CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of live-in, flexible hours. Employers ask for rural property or farm maintenance experience and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Zurich.
- Typical pay
- CHF 26–CHF 43
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Live-in
- flexible hours
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open farmhouse caretaker positions in Zurich
No open position is listed for Zurich today. New farmhouse caretaker jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Farmhouse CaretakerAbout farmhouse caretaker jobs in Zurich
A farmhouse caretaker maintains a farmhouse or country property, its grounds and outbuildings, often living on site. In Zurich, these roles are offered by private households across Zurich Metropolitan Area, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Zurich is known for banking, insurance, software engineering, and robotics research, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as UBS, Zurich Insurance, Google Zurich, Swiss Re, and ETH Zurich. Zurich hosts Google's largest engineering centre outside the United States and consistently ranks among the world's highest-paying cities.
Main duties
- Maintain the house, outbuildings and fences
- Look after grounds, gardens and animals if any
- Keep equipment and vehicles in order
- Prepare the property for the owners’ visits
- Keep the property secure
Farmhouse Caretaker pay in Zurich
Household incomes in Zurich are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 112,000, which is why farmhouse caretaker pay here sits above the Switzerland 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 farmhouse caretaker
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
Why work in Zurich?
The local job market is growing at 3.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Zurich.
Zurich is often described as “Europe's Highest-Paying Tech and Finance City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Rural property or farm maintenance experience
- Practical repair skills
- Driving licence
- References
Working in Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in farmhouse caretaker roles in Zurich 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 farmhouse caretaker experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Switzerland 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 farmhouse caretaker earn in Zurich?
Farmhouse Caretaker jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 26–CHF 43 an hour (about CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in farmhouse caretaker jobs in Zurich?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in farmhouse caretaker roles in Zurich 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 farmhouse caretaker in Switzerland?
Employers ask for rural property or farm maintenance experience, practical repair skills and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a farmhouse caretaker do day to day?
A farmhouse caretaker maintains a farmhouse or country property, its grounds and outbuildings, often living on site. Typical duties include maintain the house, outbuildings and fences, look after grounds, gardens and animals if any, keep equipment and vehicles in order.
How do I apply for farmhouse caretaker jobs in Zurich on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Zurich hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a farmhouse caretaker work?
A typical schedule is live-in, flexible hours. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.