What Household Staffing Costs

Understanding the cost of household staffing is an important part of the process. Atworth offers transparent, tailored pricing designed to support both families and professionals.

Private Placement

One-time placement model with structured search and vetting.

$500 non-refundable onboarding fee to initiate search.

All household staff are 18% of the candidates gross annual salary with a 1-year replacement guarantee

Includes comprehensive search, professional reference checks, employment and credential verification, nationwide and county criminal background checks, sex offender registry, motor vehicle record checks, and social media reviews.

Interview coordination, offer support, and post-placement guidance.

Weekly Household Support

Atworth w-2 employed weekly household support. Licensed and insured with workers comp for added protection.

$500 onboarding deposit to initiate placement.

Weekly household support is $50 per hour, for most roles.

1-5 Days a week 7-8 HR minimum

Atworth manages payroll, taxes, compliance, and administrative oversight.

One Monthly invoice.

Simple structure. Managed support.

What’s Included in the Private Placement Fee

In-depth family consultation and Household assessment
Comprehensive candidate search and identification
Rigorous multi-stage vetting process
Background checks and reference verification
Detailed candidate profiles and presentations

What Does Household Staffing Cost?

Salary ranges reflect full-time positions in major metropolitan markets. Final compensation varies based on experience, responsibilities, and location.

House Manager

$80,000 - $150,000

Estate Manager

$150,000 - $250,000

Nanny

$62,000 - $90,000

Private Chef

$90,000 - $120,000

Personal Assistant

$75,000 - $125,000

Family Assistant

$65,000 - $80,000

Housekeeper

$80,000 - $95,000

Farm Hand

$65,000 - $90,000

Chauffeur/Driver

$80,000 - $100,000

Private Tutor

$75,000 - $115,000

Additional Employer Costs to Consider

Beyond base salary and our placement fee, employers should budget for:

Employer payroll taxes (approximately 10-15% of salary)
Benefits (health insurance, paid time off, holidays)
Workers' compensation insurance
Professional development and training
Vehicle/travel expenses (if applicable)

We provide guidance on structuring competitive benefits packages and can connect you with payroll and HR service providers.

Investment & Guarantee

Our Full-Service Placement are 18% of the candidate's gross annual wages and includes a 1-Year replacement placement guarantee.
If a placed candidate proves not to be the right long-term fit during the applicable guarantee period, Atworth will conduct a replacement search at no additional placement fee. Terms & conditions apply.

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