House Manager jobs in Berlin typically pay €24–€41 an hour (about €4,150–€7,100 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 Berlin.
- Typical pay
- €24–€41
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- €4,150–€7,100
- 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 Berlin
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Register as a House ManagerAbout house manager jobs in Berlin
A house manager runs the whole household for a busy family, from staff and suppliers to budgets, events and maintenance. In Berlin, these roles are offered by private households across Berlin-Brandenburg Capital Region, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Berlin is known for startups, software, media, and public institutions, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as SAP Berlin, Zalando, Delivery Hero, Siemens, and Charite hospital. Berlin attracts more startup venture capital than any other German city, and much of its tech sector works in English.
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 Berlin
Household incomes in Berlin are shaped by an average local salary of around €58,000, which is why house manager pay here sits close to the Germany 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 Berlin?
The local job market is growing at 4.5% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Berlin.
Berlin is often described as “Germany's English-Speaking Startup Capital”, 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 Germany
- Right to work in Germany: Workers from outside the EU need a residence title that allows employment; EU citizens can work freely.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references and, for work with children, an extended certificate of good conduct (erweitertes Führungszeugnis).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn).
- Contract: A written contract (Arbeitsvertrag) or written record of the essential working conditions is required.
Live-in or live-out?
Most house manager roles in Berlin 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 Germany 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 Berlin?
House Manager jobs in Berlin typically pay €24–€41 an hour (about €4,150–€7,100 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 Berlin?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most house manager roles in Berlin are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a house manager in Germany?
Employers ask for household or hospitality management experience, leadership of teams and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Germany.
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 Berlin on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Berlin 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.