House Manager jobs in Basel typically pay CHF 49–CHF 85 an hour (about CHF 8,500–CHF 14,700 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of full-time, flexible hours. Employers ask for household or hospitality management experience and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Basel.
- Typical pay
- CHF 49–CHF 85
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 8,500–CHF 14,700
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time
- flexible hours
- Open now
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Open house manager positions in Basel
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Register as a House ManagerAbout house manager jobs in Basel
House Manager jobs in Basel are household positions: a house manager runs the whole household for a busy family, from staff and suppliers to budgets, events and maintenance. Families hiring in Basel range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Basel Trinational Region.
Basel is known for pharmaceuticals, life sciences, chemicals, and logistics, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Roche, Novartis, Lonza, Syngenta, and University Hospital Basel. Basel hosts the global headquarters of two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies within walking distance of each other.
Main duties
- Hire, schedule and supervise household staff
- Manage budgets, suppliers and contractors
- Plan events, travel and guests
- Oversee maintenance and security of the property
- Report to the family on household matters
House Manager pay in Basel
Household incomes in Basel are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 110,000, which is why house manager 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 manager
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
Why work in Basel?
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 Basel.
Basel is often described as “The World's Pharmaceutical Headquarters City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Household or hospitality management experience
- Leadership of teams
- Budgeting and organisation skills
- Excellent references and discretion
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?
Most house manager roles in Basel are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your house manager 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 manager earn in Basel?
House Manager jobs in Basel typically pay CHF 49–CHF 85 an hour (about CHF 8,500–CHF 14,700 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house manager jobs in Basel?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most house manager roles in Basel are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a house manager in Switzerland?
Employers ask for household or hospitality management experience, leadership of teams and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a house manager do day to day?
A house manager runs the whole household for a busy family, from staff and suppliers to budgets, events and maintenance. Typical duties include hire, schedule and supervise household staff, manage budgets, suppliers and contractors, plan events, travel and guests.
How do I apply for house manager jobs in Basel on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Basel hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a house manager work?
A typical schedule is full-time, flexible hours. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.