House Maid jobs in Manchester typically pay £13–£17 an hour (about £2,250–£2,950 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 Manchester.
- Typical pay
- £13–£17
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,250–£2,950
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 6 days a week (live-in) or regular visits
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open house maid positions in Manchester
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Register as a House MaidAbout house maid jobs in Manchester
Working as a house maid in Manchester means joining a private household. The house maid keeps a family home clean and tidy every day, including laundry and help in the kitchen, and families across Greater Manchester hire for this role all year round.
Manchester is known for digital media, technology, healthcare, and professional services, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as BBC MediaCity, the NHS, Barclays Technology, Booking.com, and AutoTrader. Manchester is the UK's largest tech hub outside London, with MediaCity anchoring a national broadcasting 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 Manchester
Household incomes in Manchester are shaped by an average local salary of around £36,000, which is why house maid pay here sits close to the UK 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 Manchester?
The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Manchester.
Manchester is often described as “The UK's Northern Tech and Media Powerhouse”, 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 Manchester 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 UK 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 Manchester?
House Maid jobs in Manchester typically pay £13–£17 an hour (about £2,250–£2,950 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 Manchester?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house maid roles in Manchester 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 Manchester on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Manchester 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.