Hiring domestic staff is an excellent way to help manage your property but it’s important that you are compensating your staff fairly.

This is where salary surveys come in handy. Earlier this year (2023) the Silver Swan team conducted a survey on salaries for various roles across the UK. This has provided us with valuable information about where the current market rates stand and how to advise our clients when recruiting new staff.

It’s important to note that these results are to be used as a guide only and that the totals will vary depending on experience, hours and other factors including if accommodation is provided and location.

If you have any questions about our results or would like to hear more, please get in touch with our UK Private Households team.

List of UK Private Households Salary Insights 2023

Chief of Staff £100k+
House Manager £60k – £80k
PA £60k – £80k
Head HK – £50k – £55k
HK – £40k – £48k
Household assistant £40k
Junior HK – £35k – £40k
Butler – £55k+
Chef – £60k – £80k
Nanny – £45k+
Chauffeur – £50k – £65k