Hire household staff directly in Rye, NY and the Sound Shore

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.

Rye is a small Westchester city on Long Island Sound, with waterfront streets, beach and yacht clubs and a 40-minute Metro-North ride to Grand Central. HomeHire lets families in Rye and the neighboring Sound Shore communities of Rye Brook, Harrison, Purchase and Rye Neck hire nannies, housekeepers, house managers, household PAs, private chefs, drivers and estate managers directly. You write a confidential brief, review structured profiles and choose whom to meet. The family is the employer.

HomeHire's free period is nationwide. For the city and the rest of the region, see the New York household staff guide, hiring a nanny in New York and hiring a housekeeper in New York.

What shapes household roles in Rye

Waterfront homes. Milton Point, Greenhaven, Manursing Island and the streets near Oakland Beach and Rye Town Park put many homes right on or near the Sound. Docks, boats, seawalls and coastal storm preparation add work that a house manager or experienced housekeeper often coordinates: securing outdoor furniture before a storm, checking sump pumps and generators, and booking marine and landscaping vendors.

Club and summer seasons. Beach, yacht, golf and tennis clubs shape family life from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Families often want longer nanny days in summer, help with guests and entertaining, and cover when they spend weeks in Nantucket, Maine or abroad.

School-day logistics. Families use Rye City schools, Rye Neck, Blind Brook in Rye Brook, Harrison's schools and private schools such as Rye Country Day. Nannies and family assistants typically handle drop-offs and pick-ups, activities and homework, and often light household tasks.

Commutes and travel. Many parents commute on the New Haven Line to Manhattan or Stamford, or fly from Westchester County Airport in Purchase. That means early starts, late evenings and frequent travel, so household PAs and house managers who can run the home while principals are away are in steady demand.

Close to Connecticut. Greenwich is next door, and some households have staff who split time across the state line. Employment rules generally depend on where the work is done, so if a role is partly in Connecticut, check that state's rules too.

Short-term needs. Rye families also hire for a few weeks at a time: summer-only nannies, help while a newborn settles in, cover while a long-term nanny is on vacation, or a house manager to see a renovation or storm repair through. These are direct hires on HomeHire too.

Roles Rye families hire most

Roles Rye families hire most
RoleWhat it often looks like locallyMore detail
Nanny / family assistantSchool runs, activities, summer club days, travel coverHire a nanny in New York
HousekeeperDaily or several-days-a-week care, laundry, guest preparationHire a housekeeper in New York
House managerVendors, storm prep, marine and grounds contractors, projectsHire a house manager
Household PACalendars, travel, school admin for commuting executivesHire a private PA
Private chefFamily meals, summer entertainingHire a private chef
DriverStation and airport runs (HPN, LGA, JFK), school transportHire a chauffeur
Estate managerLarger waterfront properties, multi-staff homes, second homesHire an estate manager

Being a household employer in Westchester: what to check

Hiring directly makes you the employer. HomeHire doesn't give legal or tax advice. Start with these official sources:

  • New York's Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights gives many household workers overtime after 40 hours a week (44 for live-in workers), a 24-hour day of rest every seven days, and three paid days of rest a year after one year with the same employer. See the NY Department of Labor.
  • Sick leave. New York State's paid sick leave law covers private-sector employees; whether leave is paid or unpaid depends on employer size and net income. Westchester County says the state law now governs sick leave in the county, and its separate Safe Time Leave Law still applies to covered employers.
  • Insurance by hours worked. The NY Workers' Compensation Board says household employers need disability and Paid Family Leave coverage for a domestic worker employed 20 or more hours a week (and at least 30 days a year), and workers' compensation at 40 or more hours a week.
  • Federal. IRS Publication 926 and Form I-9.

Many families use a household payroll provider; that's a separate service you choose.

How hiring works on HomeHire

  1. Write a confidential brief: community, schedule (including summer), duties, driving, start date.
  2. Review structured profiles. Candidates choose whether they can be found.
  3. Do your own hiring checks. Contact references and confirm identity and right to work yourself. Read safety & hiring tips.
  4. Request introductions and interview. Check references yourself and consider a paid trial.
  5. Agree terms directly, in writing.

Briefing tips for Rye and the Sound Shore

  • Name the community ("Rye, near the beach") rather than your street.
  • Spell out summer versus school-year hours.
  • If storm preparation, boats or a dock are part of the job, say so.
  • Say whether the role includes travel to a second home and how travel days are paid.
  • Keep children's names and alarm or gate details out of the brief.

Nearby guides

New York · Nanny in New York · Housekeeper in New York · Boston · Philadelphia · Palm Beach · How it works · Pricing · Candidates: find household work

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I hire a nanny or house manager in Rye, NY without an agency?

Yes; HomeHire lets you write a confidential brief, review structured profiles and request introductions yourself; you hire directly, and the family is the employer.

Does HomeHire cover Rye Brook, Harrison and Purchase?

Yes; HomeHire is available nationwide, and this page covers Rye and the nearby Sound Shore communities; Name your community in the brief so candidates can judge the commute.

Which sick-leave rules apply in Westchester?

New York State's paid sick leave law now governs sick leave in Westchester County, according to the county; Westchester's separate Safe Time Leave Law still applies to covered employers; check the official state and county pages before you agree terms.

What does HomeHire cost families in Rye?

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

Can I hire summer-only or travel cover?

Yes; temporary and one-off direct hiring is in scope, including summer schedules and travel to a second home; agree dates, duties and pay directly.

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