Salary Guide - Household Professionals



This  serves as a guideline, presenting the minimum recommended salaries for international household professionals. worldwide.


    International Placement

  Salary Guide

 Private household professionals' salaries are determined on a case-by-case basis, contingent upon individual experience. Candidates typically possess their own salary expectations, which are negotiable based on the overall compensation package offer.

Live in - Package inclusions

  •  Employee shall receive a agreed salary of based on their experience either weekly or per month. 
  • Employee shall be entitled to one (1) month of paid holiday leave each year. 
  • Employer shall provide one (1) round-trip flight from Employee’s home country to the Employer’s residence, with the flight to be arranged and paid for by the Employer.
  • Employer shall provide comprehensive medical insurance for the Employee, covering non-cosmetic medical treatments and emergencies.
  • Employee shall be provided with a private room or apartment and bathroom, with access to a lockable door for privacy  and security.  The accommodation shall be clean and conducive to the Employee's comfort.
  • Employer shall provide three (3) staff meals per day, as well as access to snacks.
  • Employer shall cover all expenses related to the Employee’s flights and visa, from the Employee’s home address to the Employer's location.
  • Employer shall provide access to the internet for the Employee’s usage during the term of employment.


Salary Guide Childcare

  • International Junior Nannies: from £1000.00GBP per week
  • International Career Nanny: from £1400.00GBP per week
  • Travel Nanny: from $2000.00AUD per week, inclusive of return flights
  • Maternity Nurses: from $65.00AUD per hour
  • Doulas: From $85.00AUD per hour
  • House Manager £1400.00GBP

The rates for international household professionals and private personal staff are assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the client's salary expectations, the candidate's country of origin, and their individual salary aspirations.

                 
Australian Placement

  Salary Guide 

In Australia, the compensation for private household professionals varies according to experience and the candidate's salary expectations. The following provides a guideline for minimum recommended salaries for household professionals in Australia.


All full-time placements in Australia must adhere to the following requirements:

  • Minimum salary as established by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
  • Compliance with tax obligations
  • Superannuation and entitlements
  • 2 to 4 weeks of paid holiday
  • 5 to 10 days of sick leave
  • Fuel reimbursement
  • Provision of uniforms, if required


All prices are listed in Australian Dollars unless otherwise specified. It is crucial to recognize that each household professional has their unique salary rate; thus, the rates below are intended as a starting point for negotiation.


Child Care

  • Daily Nanny Junior (less than 3 years of experience)from $35 per hour, plus entitlements
  • Daily Nanny (more than 3 years of experience) from $40 per hour, plus entitlements
  • Career Nanny (more than 5 years of experience)from $45 per hour, plus entitlements
  • Minimum salary for a childcare worker  $29.45 per hour plus entitlements


  • This guide aims to assist in understanding and negotiating appropriate compensation for household staffing positions.