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Laundry Staff Jobs in San Francisco, CA

$17–$25 an hour · 5–6 days a week

Quick answer

Laundry Staff jobs in San Francisco, CA typically pay $17–$25 an hour (about $2,950–$4,350 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 5–6 days a week. Employers ask for laundry or housekeeping experience and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in San Francisco.

Typical pay
$17–$25
per hour
Full-time monthly
$2,950–$4,350
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
5–6 days a week
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0
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Open laundry staff positions in San Francisco

No open position is listed for San Francisco today. New laundry 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 laundry staff jobs in San Francisco

Working as a laundry staff in San Francisco, CA means joining a private household. The laundry staff looks after a household’s washing, stain care, pressing and wardrobe organisation, 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

  • Sort, wash and dry laundry by fabric
  • Treat stains on delicate items
  • Press and fold clothes and linen
  • Organise wardrobes and linen cupboards
  • Arrange dry-cleaning collections

Laundry Staff pay in San Francisco

Household incomes in San Francisco are shaped by an average local salary of around $108,000, which is why laundry 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. Laundry Staff highlighted.
Laundry Staff$17–$25
House Maid$18–$29
Cleaner$18–$30
Housekeeper$21–$35
Watchman$18–$28
Laundry Staff pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$17–$25
Los Angeles$15–$23
Chicago$15–$22
Houston$15–$21
Dallas$15–$22
Miami$15–$21

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

A day as a laundry staff

Typical day — Laundry StaffAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Kitchen & living areas
  2. 10:00Bedrooms & bathrooms
  3. 12:30Break
  4. 13:30Laundry & ironing
  5. 16:00Final tidy & supplies

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

  • Laundry or housekeeping experience
  • Knowledge of fabric care labels
  • Attention to detail
  • References

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 laundry 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 laundry 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 laundry staff earn in San Francisco, CA?

Laundry Staff jobs in San Francisco, CA typically pay $17–$25 an hour (about $2,950–$4,350 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in laundry staff jobs in San Francisco?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in laundry 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 laundry staff in USA?

Employers ask for laundry or housekeeping experience, knowledge of fabric care labels and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a laundry staff do day to day?

A laundry staff looks after a household’s washing, stain care, pressing and wardrobe organisation. Typical duties include sort, wash and dry laundry by fabric, treat stains on delicate items, press and fold clothes and linen.

How do I apply for laundry 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 laundry staff work?

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