House Maid jobs in Geneva typically pay CHF 25–CHF 35 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 6,050 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 6 days a week (live-in) or regular visits. Employers ask for household cleaning experience and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Geneva.
- Typical pay
- CHF 25–CHF 35
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,350–CHF 6,050
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 6 days a week (live-in) or regular visits
- Open now
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Register as a House MaidAbout house maid jobs in Geneva
House Maid jobs in Geneva are household positions: a house maid keeps a family home clean and tidy every day, including laundry and help in the kitchen. Families hiring in Geneva range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater Geneva.
Geneva is known for international organisations, private banking, watchmaking, and commodity trading, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as United Nations Geneva, WHO, Pictet, Rolex, CERN, and Richemont. Geneva hosts more international organisations than any other city on Earth, alongside CERN and the world's luxury watch industry.
Main duties
- Clean all rooms, bathrooms and the kitchen
- Do laundry, ironing and bed-making
- Wash dishes and tidy after meals
- Keep cleaning supplies stocked
- Help with light cooking when asked
House Maid pay in Geneva
Household incomes in Geneva are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 108,000, which is why house maid pay here sits above the Switzerland 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 maid
- 8:00Kitchen & living areas
- 10:00Bedrooms & bathrooms
- 12:30Break
- 13:30Laundry & ironing
- 16:00Final tidy & supplies
Why work in Geneva?
The local job market is growing at 2.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Geneva.
Geneva is often described as “The World's Diplomatic and Private Banking Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Household cleaning experience
- Knowledge of safe cleaning products
- Honesty and references
- Right to work in the country
Working in Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in house maid roles in Geneva 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 maid experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Switzerland 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 maid earn in Geneva?
House Maid jobs in Geneva typically pay CHF 25–CHF 35 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 6,050 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house maid jobs in Geneva?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house maid roles in Geneva 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 maid in Switzerland?
Employers ask for household cleaning experience, knowledge of safe cleaning products and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a house maid do day to day?
A house maid keeps a family home clean and tidy every day, including laundry and help in the kitchen. Typical duties include clean all rooms, bathrooms and the kitchen, do laundry, ironing and bed-making, wash dishes and tidy after meals.
How do I apply for house maid jobs in Geneva on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Geneva hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a house maid work?
A typical schedule is 6 days a week (live-in) or regular visits. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.