Quick answer
To hire a butler, choose your city below, review local pay and employer rules, then post a free request on AvailJob to reach vetted butlers. Most families fill the role in 3–6 weeks.
What does a butler do?
- Household management: oversees the daily running of the home and its schedules.
- Staff supervision: hires, trains and coordinates housekeepers, cooks, drivers and gardeners.
- Formal service: serves meals and drinks and manages table settings.
- Entertaining: plans and runs dinners, receptions and house guests.
- Wardrobe care: looks after clothing, packing and unpacking for travel.
- Inventory: manages silver, china, wine cellars and household assets.
- Suppliers: manages contractors, repairs and household suppliers.
- Budgets: tracks household spending and reports to the family.
Typical butler pay by country
| Country | Typical pay |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $32–$60 per hour |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | C$37–C$69 per hour |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £21–£40 per hour |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €22–€42 per hour |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | A$46–A$87 per hour |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | AED 6,000–AED 15,000 per month |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | CHF 43–CHF 81 per hour |
Indicative national ranges — each city page adjusts them for local salary levels.
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🇺🇸 Butlers in United States
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