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Husband-Wife Staff Jobs in San Francisco, CA

$39–$63 an hour · Live-in, 6 days a week

Quick answer

Husband-Wife Staff jobs in San Francisco, CA typically pay $39–$63 an hour (about $6,750–$10,900 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 a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in San Francisco.

Typical pay
$39–$63
per hour
Full-time monthly
$6,750–$10,900
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
Live-in
6 days a week
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Open husband-wife staff positions in San Francisco

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

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About husband-wife staff jobs in San Francisco

Husband-Wife Staff jobs in San Francisco, CA are household positions: a husband-wife staff is a married couple employed together, usually one handling cooking and housekeeping and the other driving, gardening or maintenance. Families hiring in San Francisco range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across San Francisco Bay Area.

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

  • 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 San Francisco

Household incomes in San Francisco are shaped by an average local salary of around $108,000, which is why husband-wife staff 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. Husband-Wife Staff highlighted.
Husband-Wife Staff$39–$63
Private Chef$40–$81
Babysitter$17–$29
Husband-Wife Staff pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$38–$62
Los Angeles$35–$57
Chicago$34–$55
Houston$33–$53
Dallas$33–$54
Miami$32–$52

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

A day as a husband-wife staff

Typical day — Husband-Wife StaffAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:00Breakfast & household start
  2. 9:30Cleaning & maintenance
  3. 12:30Lunch
  4. 15:00Garden, errands, laundry
  5. 18:30Dinner & lock-up

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

  • Both partners with household experience
  • References as a couple if possible
  • Right to work for both
  • Driving licence for one partner

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?

Live-in husband-wife staff roles in San Francisco 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

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your husband-wife staff 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 husband-wife staff earn in San Francisco, CA?

Husband-Wife Staff jobs in San Francisco, CA typically pay $39–$63 an hour (about $6,750–$10,900 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 San Francisco?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in husband-wife staff roles in San Francisco 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 USA?

Employers ask for both partners with household experience, references as a couple if possible and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

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 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 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.