House Maid jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 25–CHF 36 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 6,250 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 Zurich.
- Typical pay
- CHF 25–CHF 36
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,350–CHF 6,250
- 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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Open house maid positions in Zurich
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Register as a House MaidAbout house maid jobs in Zurich
A house maid keeps a family home clean and tidy every day, including laundry and help in the kitchen. In Zurich, these roles are offered by private households across Zurich Metropolitan Area, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Zurich is known for banking, insurance, software engineering, and robotics research, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as UBS, Zurich Insurance, Google Zurich, Swiss Re, and ETH Zurich. Zurich hosts Google's largest engineering centre outside the United States and consistently ranks among the world's highest-paying cities.
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 Zurich
Household incomes in Zurich are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 112,000, 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 Zurich?
The local job market is growing at 3.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Zurich.
Zurich is often described as “Europe's Highest-Paying Tech and Finance City”, 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 Zurich 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 Zurich?
House Maid jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 25–CHF 36 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 6,250 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 Zurich?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house maid roles in Zurich 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 Zurich on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Zurich 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.