House Manager jobs in Chicago, IL typically pay $35–$60 an hour (about $6,050–$10,400 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 a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Chicago.
- Typical pay
- $35–$60
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- $6,050–$10,400
- 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 Chicago
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Register as a House ManagerAbout house manager jobs in Chicago
A house manager runs the whole household for a busy family, from staff and suppliers to budgets, events and maintenance. In Chicago, IL, these roles are offered by private households across Chicagoland Area, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Chicago is known for finance, commodities trading, logistics, and architecture, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Boeing, United Airlines, McDonald's, CME Group, and Morningstar. Chicago's Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world's largest futures exchange.
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 Chicago
Household incomes in Chicago are shaped by an average local salary of around $70,000, which is why house manager pay here sits close to the USA 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 Chicago?
The local job market is growing at 2.3% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Chicago.
Chicago is often described as “Midwest's Financial and Commercial 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 United States
- Right to work in United States: Workers must be authorised to work in the United States, and employers complete Form I-9 to verify eligibility.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a criminal background check, identity and Social Security verification, a motor-vehicle record for driving roles and, for childcare, a sex-offender registry search.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the federal minimum wage or the higher state and city minimum, whichever applies.
- Contract: A written work agreement covering duties, hours, pay, overtime, paid time off, termination notice and confidentiality prevents most disputes.
Live-in or live-out?
Most house manager roles in Chicago 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 USA 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 Chicago, IL?
House Manager jobs in Chicago, IL typically pay $35–$60 an hour (about $6,050–$10,400 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 Chicago?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most house manager roles in Chicago are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a house manager in USA?
Employers ask for household or hospitality management experience, leadership of teams and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.
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 Chicago on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Chicago 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.