Hire a House Manager New York

Hire a house manager in New York directly, with no agency fees. HomeHire is an alternative to an agency for families who need someone to run co-op or condo logistics, vendors, staff schedules and often a Hamptons or upstate home, and the same brief works if you need an estate manager or household PA. Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay.

Short answer: House manager: Typical: $35–$55/hr (about $73,000–$114,000 a year full-time) (salary guide). Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay. Agencies charge fees that vary by agency and role; HomeHire is a direct-hiring marketplace with no agency fees.

A New York house manager runs building logistics, vendors, staff schedules and budgets, and often a second home outside the city; describe the role in a confidential brief and hire directly.

Where New York families hire house managers

Where families often hire, and the roles they commonly ask about; this is local context, not a measure of demand.

  • Upper East Side: co-op board rules, alteration agreements and staff coordination.
  • Tribeca and SoHo: loft and condo logistics, renovations and deliveries.
  • Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens: townhouse maintenance, boilers, roofs and snow.
  • Westchester: larger homes with grounds and vendor teams.
  • The Hamptons: opening, closing and running summer houses.

Apartment or townhouse?

In a co-op or condo apartment the role centres on building rules, managing agents and contractor paperwork; in a townhouse it adds hands-on maintenance such as roofs, boilers and sidewalks.

Typical hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Full-time annual equivalents use hourly pay × 2,080, rounded to the nearest $1,000; gross pay before tax. Private chef estimates cover full-time work for one family. Local salary guide.

US typical range; local pay varies with local wages and minimum-wage rules.

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 hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
RoleTypical pay
House managerTypical: $35–$55/hr (about $73,000–$114,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: $110,000–$180,000 a year

How hiring works on HomeHire

HomeHire is a self-service marketplace, not an agency: families review profiles, contact candidates and hire directly, and the family is the employer.

  1. Write a confidential brief for the house manager role: duties, hours, location in general terms and start date.
  2. Review structured profiles that candidates control.
  3. Do your own hiring checks. Families hire directly, are the employer and do their own checks. Contact references and confirm identity, right to work and role-specific qualifications yourself.
  4. Request introductions, interview and check references yourself.
  5. Agree pay and terms directly. Payroll and tax filing for household employees are planned through our partner, with availability subject to confirmation; until then the family arranges payroll as the employer.

Cost compared with an agency

Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay. Agencies charge fees that vary by agency and role; HomeHire is a direct-hiring marketplace with no agency fees. Wages, taxes and insurance are separate employer costs.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a house manager cost in New York?

For a full-time role, 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, and actual pay depends on duties and hours.

What is the difference between an estate manager and a house manager?

A house manager usually runs one main home and sometimes a second, while an estate manager oversees several properties, larger teams and capital projects.

Is a house manager different for an apartment versus a townhouse?

Yes; apartment roles focus on building and board rules, while townhouse roles add hands-on maintenance of the whole building.

Can a New York house manager also run our Hamptons house?

Yes; list the Hamptons dates, travel and duties in your brief so candidates can judge the seasonal workload.

Is HomeHire free for New York families hiring a house manager?

Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay.

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