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Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich

Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich

Summary

A report found that workers like private chefs, nannies, and personal assistants who serve America's wealthy can earn very high salaries, sometimes up to $300,000 a year. This rise in pay is due to a shortage of skilled household staff and more rich people buying multiple homes that need managing.

Key Facts

  • Household staff such as private chefs, nannies, chauffeurs, and executive assistants can make six-figure salaries.
  • Private chefs in the U.S. can earn between $100,000 and $300,000 annually.
  • Chefs with Michelin stars or special dietary skills earn the highest pay.
  • Nannies who speak multiple languages tend to get higher salaries.
  • Other high-paying jobs include chiefs of staff ($150,000-$300,000) and personal assistants ($80,000-$250,000).
  • Personal assistants are the most requested staff by wealthy clients, making up 22% of requests.
  • The median household income in the U.S. in 2024 was $83,730.
  • The growing global economy uncertainty has led rich people to buy multiple properties, increasing demand for household staff.
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