House Manager Salary 2026: UK, US and Europe
What a private house manager earns in 2026 in the UK, US, Switzerland, Monaco, France and the UAE, with the source for every figure.
How much does a house manager earn?
A private house manager earns £70,000 to £120,000 a year in the UK and $85,000 to $180,000 a year in the US, according to published 2026 salary guides. Pay varies by household size, location and experience.
House Manager Salary 2026: UK, US and Europe
A private house manager earns £70,000 to £120,000 a year in the UK and $85,000 to $180,000 a year in the US, according to published 2026 salary guides. Pay differs a lot by country, so the figures below are shown country by country. They are gross annual salaries in each country’s own currency and are not converted.
House Manager salary by country
| Country | Gross salary a year | Published guides |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £70,000 to £120,000 | 2 published guides |
| United States | $85,000 to $180,000 | 2 published guides |
| Switzerland | CHF 100,000 to CHF 140,000 | 1 published guide |
| Monaco | €60,000 to €100,000 | 1 published guide |
| France | €45,000 to €60,000 | 1 published guide |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 240,000 to AED 480,000 | 1 published guide |
The UK and US ranges run from the lowest minimum to the highest maximum reported by the published guides, so they span smaller households to larger ones. Switzerland, Monaco, France and the UAE come from a single published guide.
What the sources say
- One guide reports £75,000 to £115,000 in the UK for a single significant residence with a small team.
- One guide puts the median US house manager at $130,000, with the middle half between $85,000 and $170,000. It says housing is usually included and valued at $20,000 to $35,000.
What affects house manager pay
- The number of staff and properties managed
- Budget, vendor and project responsibility
- Whether housing is provided
- Experience running an ultra-high-net-worth household
Benefits such as accommodation, health insurance, bonuses and travel are separate from base salary, and some roles include them.
About these figures
These are published benchmarks, not Lighthouse Careers placement data. They come from published 2026 salary guides, which use different methods, and pay depends on the household, location and experience. Check the latest figures with a specialist agency before setting a budget.
Our 2026 salary report sets these ranges beside yacht crew pay and lets you download the data.
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We place household staff in cities including London, Dubai, Monaco, Geneva, New York.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a house manager earn in the UK? £70,000 to £120,000 a year, according to published 2026 guides.
How much does a house manager earn in the US? $85,000 to $180,000 a year, according to published 2026 guides.
Why are the ranges so wide? Households differ in size, the number of properties and the scope of the role. Each range runs from a smaller household to a larger one.
Are UK and US salaries comparable? Not directly. They are in different currencies and different markets, and the sources report US salaries above UK salaries for most household roles.