Husband-Wife Staff jobs in Frankfurt typically pay €26–€41 an hour (about €4,500–€7,100 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of live-in, 6 days a week. Employers ask for both partners with household experience and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Frankfurt.
- Typical pay
- €26–€41
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- €4,500–€7,100
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Live-in
- 6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open husband-wife staff positions in Frankfurt
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Register as a Husband-Wife StaffAbout husband-wife staff jobs in Frankfurt
A husband-wife staff is a married couple employed together, usually one handling cooking and housekeeping and the other driving, gardening or maintenance. In Frankfurt, these roles are offered by private households across Frankfurt Rhine-Main, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Frankfurt is known for banking, data centres, aviation, and consulting, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Deutsche Bank, European Central Bank, Commerzbank, Fraport, and Deloitte Germany. Frankfurt hosts the European Central Bank and one of the busiest internet exchange points on the planet.
Main duties
- Share housekeeping, cooking and laundry
- Cover driving, garden and maintenance tasks
- Look after the property when owners are away
- Serve meals and help with guests
- Keep the household running as a team
Husband-Wife Staff pay in Frankfurt
Household incomes in Frankfurt are shaped by an average local salary of around €68,000, which is why husband-wife staff pay here sits above the Germany 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 husband-wife staff
- 7:00Breakfast & household start
- 9:30Cleaning & maintenance
- 12:30Lunch
- 15:00Garden, errands, laundry
- 18:30Dinner & lock-up
Why work in Frankfurt?
The local job market is growing at 3.4% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt is often described as “Continental Europe's Banking Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Both partners with household experience
- References as a couple if possible
- Right to work for both
- Driving licence for one partner
Working in Germany
- Right to work in Germany: Workers from outside the EU need a residence title that allows employment; EU citizens can work freely.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references and, for work with children, an extended certificate of good conduct (erweitertes Führungszeugnis).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn).
- Contract: A written contract (Arbeitsvertrag) or written record of the essential working conditions is required.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in husband-wife staff roles in Frankfurt 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 husband-wife staff experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Germany 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 husband-wife staff earn in Frankfurt?
Husband-Wife Staff jobs in Frankfurt typically pay €26–€41 an hour (about €4,500–€7,100 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in husband-wife staff jobs in Frankfurt?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in husband-wife staff roles in Frankfurt 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 husband-wife staff in Germany?
Employers ask for both partners with household experience, references as a couple if possible and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Germany.
What does a husband-wife staff do day to day?
A husband-wife staff is a married couple employed together, usually one handling cooking and housekeeping and the other driving, gardening or maintenance. Typical duties include share housekeeping, cooking and laundry, cover driving, garden and maintenance tasks, look after the property when owners are away.
How do I apply for husband-wife staff jobs in Frankfurt on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Frankfurt hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a husband-wife staff work?
A typical schedule is live-in, 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.