Household staffing in New York: hire directly across the NYC metro

Short answer: Nanny: Typical: $24–$33/hr (about $50,000–$69,000 a year full-time); Housekeeper: Typical: $22–$30/hr (about $46,000–$62,000 a year full-time); Private chef: Typical: $40–$60/hr (about $83,000–$125,000 a year full-time); 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.

Apartment and townhouse routines, building rules, school calendars, and weekend homes call for a specific private household brief. Explore Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island, and nearby New Jersey through confidential introductions. Public listings require family consent. The US free period is nationwide. For household management, see our New York household manager guide.

Household staffing in New York without an agency

Many New York families have worked with a household staffing agency before. Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay. It suits a Manhattan apartment with doorman and service-elevator rules, a Brooklyn townhouse, or a household that moves between the city, Westchester, Connecticut and the Hamptons.

Hiring a house manager or estate manager in New York

A house manager in New York often runs building logistics, vendors, deliveries and staff calendars in the city. An estate manager usually oversees a weekend or country property (in the Hamptons, North Fork, Hudson Valley or Greenwich) and the teams that keep it open, as well as seasonal openings and closings. A household PA may handle the family calendar and travel. For pay context, see the US household salary guide. New York State has a Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights, so check the official NY Department of Labor guidance before you make an offer.

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Why NYC metro households need discretion

Apartment access, doormen, building boards, school schedules, townhouses, and weekend homes make precise requirements important. A confidential brief and structured profiles let families and candidates consider a fit without a public ad or published household identifiers. Candidates control profile discoverability.

Roles commonly hired in New York

Use the national guides for nanny, housekeeper, house manager, private chef, private PA, chauffeur and private driver, and estate manager searches. Describe the actual responsibilities in a confidential brief.

For house managers, see our New York household manager guide.

Hiring a nanny in New York

Describe building access, cross-borough commutes, school runs, and any Hamptons-season care before requesting a direct introduction.

Hiring a housekeeper in New York

Describe laundry, cleaning, building rules, and any weekend-home schedule before requesting a direct introduction.

How to hire across the metro

Name a borough, city, or ZIP code instead of only “Global.” Describe whether work is in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island, nearby New Jersey, or between locations; leave the exact address out of public-facing information.

State schedule, start date, duties, commute and travel expectations, experience, and how you will interview and check references. This NYC metro guide is a local starting point; US hiring remains nationwide.

Temporary, seasonal, and weekend-home cover

Describe whether support is permanent, part-time, temporary, or one-off. Explain Hamptons or country weeks, weekend-home travel, school-calendar changes, or event coverage when relevant, and distinguish these from everyday duties.

The hiring family is the employer. HomeHire does not employ household workers, run payroll, or hold wages. Families and workers agree on pay and work directly.

Practical New York briefing tips

Specify building rules, doorman procedures, elevator or service-elevator access and permitted delivery times where relevant, without publishing access details. Disclose sensitive entry information only after mutual interest. Clarify weekday versus weekend-home expectations.

Families hire directly, are the employer and do their own checks. Contact references, verify identity and right to work yourself, interview and agree a paid trial. Read our safety & hiring tips.

For household professionals

Candidates can register, present experience in a structured profile, and control discoverability. Candidates never pay HomeHire to find work. Explore Los Angeles, Miami, and Dallas–Fort Worth as other local guides; opportunities are nationwide.

Get started with a confidential brief

Families can submit a private brief and request direct introductions; professionals can register to explore roles. Families interview and check references themselves.

HomeHire is a trading name of Talent First Ltd.

The hiring family is the employer. HomeHire does not employ household workers, run payroll, or hold wages. Families and workers agree on pay and work directly.

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
NannyTypical: $24–$33/hr (about $50,000–$69,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: up to about $100,000 a year
HousekeeperTypical: $22–$30/hr (about $46,000–$62,000 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
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

Next steps for families

HomeHire is a self-service marketplace, not an agency: families review profiles, contact candidates and hire directly, and the family is the employer. Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay.

Explore more hiring guides

Explore the US Salary Guide for national, state, and metro pay context.

Frequently asked questions

Is HomeHire a household staffing agency in New York?

No; HomeHire is a self-serve marketplace and an alternative to an agency; families post a confidential brief and hire directly; HomeHire does not place staff or act as the employer.

Can I hire a house manager or estate manager for a Manhattan home and a Hamptons property?

Yes; describe both properties, the vendors, staff and seasonal schedule in a confidential brief, then request direct introductions.

What does HomeHire cost New York families?

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

Does HomeHire employ household workers or run payroll?

The hiring family is the employer; HomeHire does not employ household workers, run payroll, or hold wages; families and workers agree on pay and work directly.

Is HomeHire only for New York?

No; NYC metro is a local guide; the US free period and direct hiring are nationwide.

Can I hire someone temporarily or for a one-off role?

Yes; temporary, part-time, one-off, and longer-term direct hiring are in scope.

Can I brief for a private PA or chauffeur?

Yes; describe private PA or chauffeur responsibilities in a confidential household brief; public listings require family consent; the family hires and pays the worker directly.

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