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House Driver Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

$17–$29 an hour · 6 days a week

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House Driver jobs in Los Angeles, CA typically pay $17–$29 an hour (about $2,950–$5,000 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 Los Angeles.

Typical pay
$17–$29
per hour
Full-time monthly
$2,950–$5,000
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
6 days a week
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Open house driver positions in Los Angeles

No open position is listed for Los Angeles today. New house driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About house driver jobs in Los Angeles

Working as a house driver in Los Angeles, CA 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 Greater Los Angeles Area hire for this role all year round.

Los Angeles is known for entertainment, technology, aerospace, and international trade, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Disney, Netflix, SpaceX, Warner Bros, Northrop Grumman, and NBCUniversal. Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and 200,000+ creative industry jobs.

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 Los Angeles

Household incomes in Los Angeles are shaped by an average local salary of around $75,000, 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.

Household roles in Los AngelesTypical pay ranges, per hour. House Driver highlighted.
House Driver$17–$29
Family Driver$18–$31
House Driver pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$19–$31
Los Angeles$17–$29
Chicago$17–$28
Houston$16–$27
Dallas$17–$27
Miami$16–$26

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a house driver

Typical day — House DriverAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:00School run
  2. 9:00Office commute
  3. 11:00Errands & car care
  4. 15:00School pick-up
  5. 19:00Evening drop-offs

Why work in Los Angeles?

The local job market is growing at 2.9% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is often described as “Entertainment and Tech Capital of the West”, 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 Los Angeles 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 driver 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 driver earn in Los Angeles, CA?

House Driver jobs in Los Angeles, CA typically pay $17–$29 an hour (about $2,950–$5,000 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 Los Angeles?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in house driver roles in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles on AvailJob?

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