House Caretaker jobs in Chicago, IL typically pay $18–$30 an hour (about $3,100–$5,200 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 a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Chicago.
- Typical pay
- $18–$30
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- $3,100–$5,200
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time or on-call
- Open now
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Register as a House CaretakerAbout house caretaker jobs in Chicago
Working as a house caretaker in Chicago, IL means joining a private household. The house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs, and families across Chicagoland Area hire for this role all year round.
Chicago is known for finance, commodities trading, logistics, and architecture, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Boeing, United Airlines, McDonald's, CME Group, and Morningstar. Chicago's Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world's largest futures exchange.
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 Chicago
Household incomes in Chicago are shaped by an average local salary of around $70,000, which is why house caretaker pay here sits close to the USA 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 Chicago?
The local job market is growing at 2.3% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Chicago.
Chicago is often described as “Midwest's Financial and Commercial 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 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 house caretaker roles in Chicago 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 USA 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 Chicago, IL?
House Caretaker jobs in Chicago, IL typically pay $18–$30 an hour (about $3,100–$5,200 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 Chicago?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house caretaker roles in Chicago 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 USA?
Employers ask for property care or maintenance experience, basic handyman skills and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.
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 Chicago on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Chicago 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.