Housekeeper jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$22–C$37 an hour (about C$3,800–C$6,400 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 5–6 days a week. Employers ask for experience in private homes and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Toronto.
- Typical pay
- C$22–C$37
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,800–C$6,400
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 5–6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open housekeeper positions in Toronto
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Register as a HousekeeperAbout housekeeper jobs in Toronto
Working as a housekeeper in Toronto, ON means joining a private household. The housekeeper manages the cleanliness and order of a home, looking after fabrics, wardrobes and the overall running of the house, and families across Greater Toronto Area (GTA) hire for this role all year round.
Toronto is known for banking, technology, film production, and life sciences, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as RBC, TD Bank, Scotiabank, Shopify, Google Canada, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences. Toronto adds more tech jobs each year than any other city in North America apart from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Main duties
- Clean and maintain all living areas to a high standard
- Care for laundry, fine fabrics and wardrobes
- Organise cupboards, storage and supplies
- Prepare guest rooms
- Run errands and receive deliveries
Housekeeper pay in Toronto
Household incomes in Toronto are shaped by an average local salary of around C$78,000, which is why housekeeper pay here sits above the Canada 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 housekeeper
- 8:00Kitchen & living areas
- 10:00Bedrooms & bathrooms
- 12:30Break
- 13:30Laundry & ironing
- 16:00Final tidy & supplies
Why work in Toronto?
The local job market is growing at 4.4% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Toronto.
Toronto is often described as “Canada's Financial and Tech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Experience in private homes
- Knowledge of delicate surfaces and fabrics
- Discretion and trustworthiness
- Strong references
Working in Canada
- Right to work in Canada: Foreign caregivers may come through federal caregiver immigration programs or a work permit, which can require a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a specific employer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors), identity verification and reference checks.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
- Contract: A signed employment contract should cover duties, hours, wages, overtime, accommodation if any, vacation and termination notice.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in housekeeper roles in Toronto normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your housekeeper experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Canada 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 housekeeper earn in Toronto, ON?
Housekeeper jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$22–C$37 an hour (about C$3,800–C$6,400 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in housekeeper jobs in Toronto?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in housekeeper roles in Toronto normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a housekeeper in Canada?
Employers ask for experience in private homes, knowledge of delicate surfaces and fabrics and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). You must also have the right to work in Canada.
What does a housekeeper do day to day?
A housekeeper manages the cleanliness and order of a home, looking after fabrics, wardrobes and the overall running of the house. Typical duties include clean and maintain all living areas to a high standard, care for laundry, fine fabrics and wardrobes, organise cupboards, storage and supplies.
How do I apply for housekeeper jobs in Toronto on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Toronto hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a housekeeper work?
A typical schedule is 5–6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.