House Driver jobs in Berlin typically pay €13–€19 an hour (about €2,250–€3,300 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 6 days a week. Employers ask for valid licence and clean record and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Berlin.
- Typical pay
- €13–€19
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- €2,250–€3,300
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open house driver positions in Berlin
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Register as a House DriverAbout house driver jobs in Berlin
Working as a house driver in Berlin means joining a private household. The house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands, and families across Berlin-Brandenburg Capital Region hire for this role all year round.
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
- Drive family members and guests
- Do grocery and household errands
- Collect documents, parcels and repairs
- Keep vehicles fuelled and clean
- Log mileage and expenses
House Driver pay in Berlin
Household incomes in Berlin are shaped by an average local salary of around €58,000, which is why house driver 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 driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
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
- Valid licence and clean record
- Local area knowledge
- Reliability and references
- Background check
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 driver 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 driver 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 driver earn in Berlin?
House Driver jobs in Berlin typically pay €13–€19 an hour (about €2,250–€3,300 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house driver jobs in Berlin?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house driver 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 driver in Germany?
Employers ask for valid licence and clean record, local area knowledge and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Germany.
What does a house driver do day to day?
A house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. Typical duties include drive family members and guests, do grocery and household errands, collect documents, parcels and repairs.
How do I apply for house driver 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 driver work?
A typical schedule is 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.