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Household Supervisor Jobs in San Francisco, CA

$29–$46 an hour · 5–6 days a week

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Household Supervisor jobs in San Francisco, CA typically pay $29–$46 an hour (about $5,000–$7,950 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of 5–6 days a week. Employers ask for senior housekeeping or supervisory experience and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in San Francisco.

Typical pay
$29–$46
per hour
Full-time monthly
$5,000–$7,950
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Sometimes
accommodation provided
Schedule
5–6 days a week
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Open household supervisor positions in San Francisco

No open position is listed for San Francisco today. New household supervisor jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About household supervisor jobs in San Francisco

Working as a household supervisor in San Francisco, CA means joining a private household. The household supervisor supervises a team of household staff and makes sure cleaning, laundry and service meet the family’s standards, and families across San Francisco Bay Area hire for this role all year round.

San Francisco is known for venture capital, AI research, fintech, and social media, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Salesforce, Airbnb, Lyft, Wells Fargo, and thousands of funded startups. San Francisco generates more venture capital investment per capita than anywhere else on Earth.

Main duties

  • Assign and check daily staff tasks
  • Train new staff in house standards
  • Manage supplies and inventories
  • Inspect rooms and service quality
  • Handle schedules and leave

Household Supervisor pay in San Francisco

Household incomes in San Francisco are shaped by an average local salary of around $108,000, which is why household supervisor 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 San FranciscoTypical pay ranges, per hour. Household Supervisor highlighted.
Household Supervisor$29–$46
House Manager$40–$69
Butler$37–$69
Family Driver$21–$35
Household Supervisor pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$28–$45
Los Angeles$26–$41
Chicago$25–$40
Houston$24–$38
Dallas$24–$39
Miami$24–$38

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

A day as a household supervisor

Typical day — Household SupervisorAn 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 San Francisco?

The local job market is growing at 2.1% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to San Francisco.

San Francisco is often described as “Global Center of Technology and Innovation”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Senior housekeeping or supervisory experience
  • Team leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • References from large households or hotels

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 household supervisor roles in San Francisco 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 household supervisor 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 household supervisor earn in San Francisco, CA?

Household Supervisor jobs in San Francisco, CA typically pay $29–$46 an hour (about $5,000–$7,950 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in household supervisor jobs in San Francisco?

Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most household supervisor roles in San Francisco are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.

What do I need to work as a household supervisor in USA?

Employers ask for senior housekeeping or supervisory experience, team leadership and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a household supervisor do day to day?

A household supervisor supervises a team of household staff and makes sure cleaning, laundry and service meet the family’s standards. Typical duties include assign and check daily staff tasks, train new staff in house standards, manage supplies and inventories.

How do I apply for household supervisor jobs in San Francisco on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in San Francisco hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a household supervisor work?

A typical schedule is 5–6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.