Domestic Jobs in New York City, NY — Cook, Nanny, Driver & More

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Families in New York City hire 36 kinds of household staff. Pay ranges from about $17 per hour for a kitchen helper to $78 per hour for a private chef. Choose a role for duties, requirements and open positions.

36 household roles with families in New York City. Pay shown is the typical local range.

Cooking & Kitchen

Home Cook$20–$34 / hour Male Cook$20–$36 / hour Female Cook$20–$34 / hour Family Chef$31–$50 / hour Private Chef$39–$78 / hour Kitchen Helper$17–$22 / hour

Cleaning & Housekeeping

House Maid$18–$28 / hour Cleaner$18–$29 / hour Housekeeper$20–$34 / hour Laundry Staff$17–$25 / hour Ironing Staff$17–$23 / hour

Childcare

Babysitter$17–$28 / hour Nanny$20–$34 / hour Newborn Caregiver$28–$50 / hour Governess$34–$62 / hour

Care & Nursing

Elderly Caregiver$19–$31 / hour Patient Attendant$19–$29 / hour Home Nurse$36–$65 / hour Disability Support Attendant$20–$34 / hour

Driving

Family Driver$20–$34 / hour Personal Driver$25–$45 / hour House Driver$19–$31 / hour

Security

Watchman$18–$27 / hour Residential Security Guard$22–$43 / hour

Garden & Outdoors

Gardener$20–$34 / hour Lawn & Plant Caretaker$18–$29 / hour

Household Help

Domestic Helper$18–$28 / hour Household Runner$20–$31 / hour

Household Management

House Manager$39–$67 / hour Household Supervisor$28–$45 / hour Butler$36–$67 / hour House Caretaker$20–$34 / hour Farmhouse Caretaker$20–$34 / hour

Couples

Husband-Wife Staff$38–$62 / hour Caretaker Couple$38–$62 / hour Cook & Maid Couple$38–$60 / hour

Best-paid household roles in New York City

Top household pay in New York CityTypical ranges, per hour.

Private Chef$39–$78

House Manager$39–$67

Butler$36–$67

Home Nurse$36–$65

Governess$34–$62

Husband-Wife Staff$38–$62

Caretaker Couple$38–$62

Cook & Maid Couple$38–$60

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

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