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House Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA

$40–$69 an hour · Full-time, flexible hours

Quick answer

House Manager jobs in Seattle, WA typically pay $40–$69 an hour (about $6,900–$11,950 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 Seattle.

Typical pay
$40–$69
per hour
Full-time monthly
$6,900–$11,950
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Sometimes
accommodation provided
Schedule
Full-time
flexible hours
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Open house manager positions in Seattle

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About house manager jobs in Seattle

House Manager jobs in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater Seattle-Tacoma Area.

Seattle is known for cloud computing, e-commerce, aerospace, and sustainability, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, Expedia, and T-Mobile. Seattle has the highest average tech salary of any major US city outside of San Francisco.

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 Seattle

Household incomes in Seattle are shaped by an average local salary of around $92,000, which is why house manager pay here sits above the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in SeattleTypical pay ranges, per hour. House Manager highlighted.
House Manager$40–$69
Butler$37–$69
Female Cook$21–$34
Laundry Staff$17–$25
House Manager pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$39–$67
Los Angeles$36–$62
Chicago$35–$60
Houston$34–$57
Dallas$34–$59
Miami$33–$57

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a house manager

Typical day — House ManagerAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Staff briefing
  2. 10:00Suppliers & budget
  3. 12:00Service standards check
  4. 15:00Events & guests
  5. 18:00Daily report to family

Why work in Seattle?

The local job market is growing at 3.8% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Seattle.

Seattle is often described as “Pacific Northwest Tech and Aerospace 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 Seattle 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

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your house manager experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete USA right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house manager earn in Seattle, WA?

House Manager jobs in Seattle, WA typically pay $40–$69 an hour (about $6,900–$11,950 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 Seattle?

Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most house manager roles in Seattle 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 Seattle on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Seattle 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.