House Caretaker jobs in Berlin typically pay €13–€21 an hour (about €2,250–€3,650 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of full-time or on-call. Employers ask for property care or maintenance experience and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Berlin.
- Typical pay
- €13–€21
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- €2,250–€3,650
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time or on-call
- Open now
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Open house caretaker positions in Berlin
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Register as a House CaretakerAbout house caretaker jobs in Berlin
A house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs. In Berlin, these roles are offered by private households across Berlin-Brandenburg Capital Region, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Berlin is known for startups, software, media, and public institutions, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as SAP Berlin, Zalando, Delivery Hero, Siemens, and Charite hospital. Berlin attracts more startup venture capital than any other German city, and much of its tech sector works in English.
Main duties
- Inspect the property and report problems
- Arrange and supervise repairs
- Keep the house aired, clean and secure
- Look after pools, gardens and utilities
- Prepare the house before the family returns
House Caretaker pay in Berlin
Household incomes in Berlin are shaped by an average local salary of around €58,000, which is why house caretaker pay here sits close to the Germany 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 house caretaker
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
Why work in Berlin?
The local job market is growing at 4.5% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Berlin.
Berlin is often described as “Germany's English-Speaking Startup Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Property care or maintenance experience
- Basic handyman skills
- Trustworthiness and references
- Driving licence is often useful
Working in Germany
- Right to work in Germany: Workers from outside the EU need a residence title that allows employment; EU citizens can work freely.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references and, for work with children, an extended certificate of good conduct (erweitertes Führungszeugnis).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn).
- Contract: A written contract (Arbeitsvertrag) or written record of the essential working conditions is required.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in house caretaker roles in Berlin 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 house caretaker experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Germany 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 house caretaker earn in Berlin?
House Caretaker jobs in Berlin typically pay €13–€21 an hour (about €2,250–€3,650 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house caretaker jobs in Berlin?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house caretaker roles in Berlin 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 house caretaker in Germany?
Employers ask for property care or maintenance experience, basic handyman skills and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Germany.
What does a house caretaker do day to day?
A house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs. Typical duties include inspect the property and report problems, arrange and supervise repairs, keep the house aired, clean and secure.
How do I apply for house caretaker jobs in Berlin on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Berlin hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a house caretaker work?
A typical schedule is full-time or on-call. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.