Hire household staff in Coconut Grove

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Coconut Grove includes older cottages, larger gated homes and waterfront condominiums. The role should be shaped by the property rather than a generic household checklist: delicate surfaces, stairs, storage space and building access can change what a realistic cleaning or meal-preparation day looks like.

School-day movement and errands around the village center can mix with trips toward Coral Gables or the mainland business districts. Explain whether the worker stays in one home or accompanies family members, and agree how an errand-heavy day fits around pickups, meal times and finishing hours.

What household work involves in Coconut Grove

Distinguish family errands from running a business, and routine house care from marine or marina work. For waterfront properties, vendors may need coordinated access, but assigning security, boat maintenance or emergency coverage requires a separate, explicit discussion.

Typical hourly pay in Coconut Grove

Annual full-time equivalents use hourly pay × 2,080, rounded to the nearest $1,000, before tax; these are guidance, not a promise of local wages or a replacement for applicable minimum-wage and overtime rules.

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.

Private chef figures describe full-time work for one family, not per-event catering.

Typical hourly pay in Coconut Grove
RoleTypical pay
NannyTypical: $21–$29/hr (about $44,000–$60,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: up to about $100,000 a year
HousekeeperTypical: $17–$25/hr (about $35,000–$52,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: about $115,000 a year
Private chefTypical: $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 driverTypical: $20–$35/hr (about $42,000–$73,000 a year full-time)
Personal assistantTypical: $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
Estate managerTypical: $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
Nanny-housekeeperTypical: $20–$29/hr (about $42,000–$60,000 a year full-time)
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 to hire directly in Coconut Grove

Start with a household brief that names the role, general location, duties, hours and pay. Keep exact addresses, entry codes and children's personal details private; a public listing requires the family's choice to publish.

Review candidate-stated experience, availability and preferences, then request an introduction where the workflow permits it. Interview, discuss references and agree lawful working terms directly; a profile or introduction is not an endorsement.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I include for an older Coconut Grove home?

Explain the finishes, stairs and room-care priorities so a candidate can plan appropriate routine work without being expected to carry out specialist restoration.

Does a waterfront address imply boating duties?

No; boat or marina responsibilities must be separately described and agreed rather than added to a housekeeper, nanny or house-manager role.

Can a Grove nanny help with errands in Coral Gables?

Only within an agreed schedule and role, with vehicle and childcare arrangements clear before the extra travel becomes part of the job.

What is typical household staff pay in Coconut Grove?

Nanny: Typical: $21–$29/hr (about $44,000–$60,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: up to about $100,000 a year; Housekeeper: Typical: $17–$25/hr (about $35,000–$52,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: about $115,000 a year; Private chef: 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: Typical: $20–$35/hr (about $42,000–$73,000 a year full-time); Personal assistant: 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; Estate manager: 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; Nanny-housekeeper: Typical: $20–$29/hr (about $42,000–$60,000 a year full-time); House manager: 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; figures use the Miami metro nanny and housekeeper ranges and national typical pay for other roles, not a neighborhood wage survey.

How do I hire household help in Coconut Grove without an agency?

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