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House Maid Jobs in London

£13–£19 an hour · 6 days a week (live-in) or regular visits

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House Maid jobs in London 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 (live-in) or regular visits. Employers ask for household cleaning experience and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in London.

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 (live-in) or regular visits
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Open house maid positions in London

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About house maid jobs in London

House Maid jobs in London 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 London range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater London.

London is known for banking, fintech, law, media, and life sciences, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as HSBC, Barclays, Deloitte, Google UK, the NHS, and Revolut. London handles more foreign exchange trading than any other city on Earth and hosts Europe's largest fintech cluster.

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 London

Household incomes in London are shaped by an average local salary of around £47,000, which is why house maid pay here sits above the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in LondonTypical pay ranges, per hour. House Maid highlighted.
House Maid£13–£19
Cleaner£13–£20
Housekeeper£14–£23
Laundry Staff£13–£17
House Caretaker£14–£23
Kitchen Helper£13–£16
House Maid pay across UKTypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
London£13–£19
Manchester£13–£17
Birmingham£13–£16
Edinburgh£13–£17

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

A day as a house maid

Typical day — House MaidAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Kitchen & living areas
  2. 10:00Bedrooms & bathrooms
  3. 12:30Break
  4. 13:30Laundry & ironing
  5. 16:00Final tidy & supplies

Why work in London?

The local job market is growing at 3.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to London.

London is often described as “Europe's Financial and Fintech 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 United Kingdom

  • Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
  • Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in house maid roles in London 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 maid experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete UK 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 maid earn in London?

House Maid jobs in London 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 maid jobs in London?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in house maid roles in London 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 UK?

Employers ask for household cleaning experience, knowledge of safe cleaning products and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.

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 London on AvailJob?

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