House Driver jobs in Chicago, IL typically pay $17–$28 an hour (about $2,950–$4,850 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 a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Chicago.
- Typical pay
- $17–$28
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- $2,950–$4,850
- 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 Chicago
No open position is listed for Chicago today. New house driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a House DriverAbout house driver jobs in Chicago
A house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. In Chicago, IL, these roles are offered by private households across Chicagoland Area, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
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
- 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 Chicago
Household incomes in Chicago are shaped by an average local salary of around $70,000, which is why house driver 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 driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
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
- Valid licence and clean record
- Local area knowledge
- Reliability and references
- Background check
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 driver 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 driver 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 driver earn in Chicago, IL?
House Driver jobs in Chicago, IL typically pay $17–$28 an hour (about $2,950–$4,850 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 Chicago?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house driver 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 driver in USA?
Employers ask for valid licence and clean record, local area knowledge and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.
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 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 driver work?
A typical schedule is 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.