Hire household staff in Miami without an agency

Short answer: 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). 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.

Hire household staff in Miami directly, without an agency. HomeHire is a self-service marketplace, not an agency: families review profiles, contact candidates and hire directly, and the family is the employer. No agency 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.

Agency or direct hiring?

An agency runs the search for you; on HomeHire you run it yourself and hire directly. Agencies charge fees that vary by agency and role; HomeHire is a direct-hiring marketplace with no agency fees.

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 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
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

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 household professional 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 do household staffing agencies in Miami charge?

Agencies charge fees that vary by agency and role; HomeHire is a direct-hiring marketplace with no agency fees.

Can I hire household staff in Miami directly instead of through an agency?

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 until January 2027, and candidates never pay.

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