Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Private Household Salary Guide
Typical full-time annual equivalents use hourly pay × 2,080, rounded to the nearest $1,000. No US role uses a cost-of-living multiplier. Only Los Angeles, New York and Miami have specific nanny and housekeeper ranges.
Typical hourly pay and full-time annual equivalents
Typical hourly gross pay with approximate full-time annual equivalents. Private chef estimates cover full-time work for one family. Domestic couple figures are combined for two people.
US typical range; local pay varies with local wages and minimum-wage rules.
| Role | Engagement | Typical gross range |
|---|---|---|
| Nanny | Long-term | Typical: $21–$28/hr (about $44,000–$58,000 a year full-time) |
| Housekeeper | Long-term | Typical: $17–$28/hr (about $35,000–$58,000 a year full-time) |
| Nanny-housekeeper | Long-term | Typical: $20–$29/hr (about $42,000–$60,000 a year full-time) |
| Private chef / cook | Long-term | Typical: $40–$60/hr (about $83,000–$125,000 a year full-time) Estate or high-net-worth roles: $130,000–$250,000 a year |
| Chauffeur / private driver | Long-term | Typical: $20–$35/hr (about $42,000–$73,000 a year full-time) |
| Private personal assistant | Long-term | Typical: $30–$40/hr (about $62,000–$83,000 a year full-time) Estate or high-net-worth roles: executive personal assistants $125,000–$225,000 a year |
| House manager | Long-term | Typical: $35–$55/hr (about $73,000–$114,000 a year full-time) Estate or high-net-worth roles: $110,000–$180,000 a year |
| Estate manager | Long-term | Typical: $70–$125/hr (about $146,000–$260,000 a year full-time) for a single estate Estate or high-net-worth roles: multi-property $200,000–$400,000 a year |
| Domestic couple | Long-term | Typical: $40–$60/hr combined (about $83,000–$125,000 a year full-time combined for two people) Estate or high-net-worth roles: $150,000–$250,000 a year combined |
Research data as of October 14, 2026.
Source context: Based on Care.com and US Bureau of Labor Statistics pay data and published household-staff salary surveys, Oct 2026. Actual pay depends on duties, hours and experience. Typical full-time annual equivalents use hourly pay × 2,080, rounded to the nearest $1,000. No US role uses a cost-of-living multiplier. Only Los Angeles, New York and Miami have specific nanny and housekeeper ranges.
Methodology and sources
Based on Care.com and US Bureau of Labor Statistics pay data and published household-staff salary surveys, Oct 2026. Actual pay depends on duties, hours and experience. Typical full-time annual equivalents use hourly pay × 2,080, rounded to the nearest $1,000. No US role uses a cost-of-living multiplier. Only Los Angeles, New York and Miami have specific nanny and housekeeper ranges.
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