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House Caretaker Jobs in Dallas, TX

$18–$29 an hour · Full-time or on-call

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House Caretaker jobs in Dallas, TX typically pay $18–$29 an hour (about $3,100–$5,000 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 Dallas.

Typical pay
$18–$29
per hour
Full-time monthly
$3,100–$5,000
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
Full-time or on-call
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Open house caretaker positions in Dallas

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About house caretaker jobs in Dallas

A house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs. In Dallas, TX, these roles are offered by private households across Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.

Dallas is known for corporate headquarters, financial technology, and telecommunications, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as AT&T, American Airlines, Toyota North America, Texas Instruments, and Comerica. Dallas is home to more Fortune 500 companies per capita than almost any other US city.

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 Dallas

Household incomes in Dallas are shaped by an average local salary of around $68,000, 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.

Household roles in DallasTypical pay ranges, per hour. House Caretaker highlighted.
House Caretaker$18–$29
House Manager$34–$59
Butler$31–$59
House Maid$16–$24
House Caretaker 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 house caretaker

Typical day — House CaretakerAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Staff briefing
  2. 10:00Suppliers & budget
  3. 12:00Service standards check
  4. 15:00Events & guests
  5. 18:00Daily report to family

Why work in Dallas?

The local job market is growing at 4.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Dallas.

Dallas is often described as “Corporate Capital of the Southwest”, 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 Dallas 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 house caretaker 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 house caretaker earn in Dallas, TX?

House Caretaker jobs in Dallas, TX typically pay $18–$29 an hour (about $3,100–$5,000 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 Dallas?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in house caretaker roles in Dallas 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 Dallas on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Dallas 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.