✦ Live EED Placement Data
✦ London & Dubai
✦ Updated 2026
✦ All Household Roles

Current salary benchmarks for house managers, private PAs, butlers, private chefs, chauffeurs, housekeepers and all household staff across London, Dubai and internationally — based on live EED placement data.

All figures are gross annual salaries unless otherwise stated. Packages may also include accommodation, meals, vehicle use and other benefits depending on the role. For governess, nanny and tutor benchmarks, see our Governess & Nanny Salary Guide 2026.

London Household Staff Salaries 2026

Role Gross annual salary range
House Manager — mid-level London residence £45,000 – £60,000
House Manager — principal family household £60,000 – £80,000
House Manager — complex multi-staff household £75,000 – £95,000+
Estate Manager — single large property £55,000 – £75,000
Estate Manager — multiple properties £75,000 – £110,000+
Private PA — UHNW principal £45,000 – £65,000
Senior Private PA / Chief of Staff function £65,000 – £90,000
Celebrity PA / high-profile principal £55,000 – £85,000+
Bilingual PA (English + second language) £55,000 – £80,000
Butler — London private household £45,000 – £65,000
Senior Butler / Head of Household £60,000 – £80,000+
Private Chef — family household £45,000 – £65,000
Private Chef — formal entertaining £60,000 – £85,000
Private Chef — international travel / yacht £65,000 – £90,000+
Housekeeper — London residence £35,000 – £50,000
Senior Housekeeper — principal family household £45,000 – £60,000
Live-In Housekeeper (accommodation included) £30,000 – £45,000 net
Chauffeur — London-based £35,000 – £50,000
Senior Chauffeur / Principal Driver £45,000 – £60,000
Lifestyle Manager — UHNW principal £55,000 – £75,000
Senior Lifestyle Manager — international portfolio £70,000 – £90,000+

Dubai Household Staff Salaries 2026

Dubai packages are typically structured differently to London — salaries are often quoted net (tax-free), with accommodation, flights and health insurance provided by the family.

Role Monthly net salary (approx. GBP)
House Manager — Dubai AED 18,000–30,000 (approx. £4,000–£6,500)
Private PA — Dubai AED 15,000–25,000 (approx. £3,300–£5,500)
Private Chef — Dubai AED 15,000–22,000 (approx. £3,300–£4,800)

What Affects Household Staff Salaries?

Role & Complexity

Number of staff managed, budget responsibilities and household scale all directly affect the salary level. Larger operations command significantly higher salaries.

Languages

Bilingual staff command a consistent premium across all roles. Arabic and Mandarin combinations attract the highest language premium at the current time.

Principal Profile

UHNW, celebrity and high-security households typically pay above market rates — reflecting the higher discretion requirements and the reputational premium candidates accept.

Travel Requirements

Roles involving regular international travel are remunerated at a consistent premium. Travelling PAs, rota-based staff and positions with multi-residence requirements are adjusted accordingly.

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