Household Runner jobs in Basel typically pay CHF 25–CHF 40 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 6,900 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of part-time or full-time weekdays. Employers ask for driving licence and own car often required and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Basel.
- Typical pay
- CHF 25–CHF 40
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,350–CHF 6,900
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Part-time or full-time weekdays
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open household runner positions in Basel
No open position is listed for Basel today. New household runner jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Household RunnerAbout household runner jobs in Basel
Working as a household runner in Basel means joining a private household. The household runner takes care of a busy household’s errands, deliveries, appointments and small admin tasks, and families across Basel Trinational Region hire for this role all year round.
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
- Run errands and collect deliveries
- Book and wait for tradespeople
- Shop for groceries and gifts
- Drop off and collect dry-cleaning
- Keep receipts and a task list
Household Runner pay in Basel
Household incomes in Basel are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 110,000, which is why household runner 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 household runner
- 7:30Morning chores
- 9:30Errands & deliveries
- 12:00Lunch support
- 14:00Cleaning & repairs help
- 17:00Evening tasks
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
- Driving licence and own car often required
- Organisation and reliability
- Smartphone and messaging skills
- Background check
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 household runner 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 household runner 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 household runner earn in Basel?
Household Runner jobs in Basel typically pay CHF 25–CHF 40 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 6,900 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in household runner jobs in Basel?
Most positions are live-out. Most household runner roles in Basel are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a household runner in Switzerland?
Employers ask for driving licence and own car often required, organisation and reliability and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a household runner do day to day?
A household runner takes care of a busy household’s errands, deliveries, appointments and small admin tasks. Typical duties include run errands and collect deliveries, book and wait for tradespeople, shop for groceries and gifts.
How do I apply for household runner 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 household runner work?
A typical schedule is part-time or full-time weekdays. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.