Hire household staff in Miami directly
Short answer: HomeHire is free for families, and candidates never pay. Nanny: Typical: $21–$29/hr (about $44,000–$60,000 a year full-time); Housekeeper: Typical: $17–$25/hr (about $35,000–$52,000 a year full-time) (salary guide). Families review profiles and hire directly through HomeHire.
Hire household staff in Miami directly, directly. HomeHire is a self-service marketplace: families review profiles, contact candidates and hire directly, and the family is the employer. no placement fees. Families choose whom to interview, do their own checks and agree the work and pay directly.
Where Miami families hire household staff
Where families often hire, and the roles they commonly ask about; this is local context, not a measure of demand.
- Brickell: condo housekeepers and nannies, building-rule logistics.
- Coral Gables: nannies, housekeepers and house managers for larger family homes.
- Miami Beach: seasonal housekeepers, private chefs and house managers.
- Key Biscayne: bilingual nannies, housekeepers and seasonal house managers.
Recruitment service or direct hiring?
A recruitment service runs the search for you; on HomeHire you run it yourself and hire directly. Families review profiles and hire directly through HomeHire.
Typical hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 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 US Bureau of Labor Statistics data and HomeHire salary research (as of Oct 2026). Actual pay depends on duties, hours and experience.
| Role | Typical pay |
|---|---|
| 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 |
How hiring works on HomeHire
HomeHire is a self-service marketplace: families review profiles, contact candidates and hire directly, and the family is the employer.
- Write a confidential brief for the household professional role: duties, hours, location in general terms and start date.
- Review structured profiles that candidates control.
- Do your own hiring checks. Families hire directly, are the employer and do their own checks. Contact references and confirm identity, work authorization and role-specific qualifications yourself.
- Request introductions, interview and check references yourself.
- Agree pay and terms directly. HomeHire does not run payroll. The family arranges payroll and tax filing as the employer.
Cost of direct hiring
HomeHire is free for families, and candidates never pay. Families review profiles and hire directly through HomeHire. Wages, taxes and insurance are separate employer costs.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do household staffing recruitment services in Miami charge?
Families review profiles and hire directly through HomeHire.
Can I hire household staff in Miami directly instead of through a recruitment service?
Yes; HomeHire is a self-service marketplace where you post a confidential brief, review profiles and hire directly as the employer.
Can I find bilingual nannies and housekeepers in Miami?
Yes; state the languages you need in your brief and confirm them at interview.
Can I hire seasonal staff for the Miami winter season?
Yes; seasonal and temporary roles are in scope, so set the winter dates in your brief.
Which Miami areas does HomeHire cover?
All of Miami and the United States, including Brickell, Coral Gables, Miami Beach and Key Biscayne.
Is HomeHire free for Miami families?
Free for families through 2026. Candidates never pay.
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