How Much Does a Housekeeper Cost in 2026? (US Guide)

The cost of a housekeeper in the United States varies more by standard than by city. A weekly cleaning visit and a career housekeeper running a 15,000-square-foot residence are different professions — and are priced accordingly. Here is what households should budget in 2026.

Typical rates by engagement type

• Part-time housekeeper (hourly): $25–$45 per hour in major metros
• Full-time housekeeper: $60,000–$90,000 annually
• Executive housekeeper managing other staff: $85,000–$130,000+
• Live-in housekeeper: salary plus private accommodation, negotiated as a package

What moves the price

Residence size and finishes (marble, art, couture wardrobes require trained care), pets, travel with the family, cooking duties, and whether the role includes vendor management or wardrobe care. In markets like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and The Hamptons, expect the upper end of every range.

Cleaning service or private housekeeper?

A cleaning service sends rotating teams on a schedule. A private housekeeper learns your household: how the silver is kept, which fabrics go where, how the house should feel before guests arrive. For residences above a certain standard, continuity is the entire point — and continuity only comes with a dedicated hire.

Elite Swiss places vetted housekeepers and executive housekeepers across the USA — personally interviewed, reference-checked, with a 12-month guarantee. Tell us about your household: us.elite-swiss.com/services/housekeeper