How much does a house manager make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,999 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,390
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $66,180 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,930 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $59,540 |
| 5. Germany | $49,600 |
| 6. United States | $47,990 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $46,890 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $360 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Household manager$49,100
- Caretaker$36,840
- Flight attendant$61,170
- Rail conductor$37,720
- Guide$48,580
- Cook$38,970
- Waiter$35,240
- Bartender$34,340
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Rhode Island | $63,520 |
| Massachusetts | $59,640 |
| Washington | $59,220 |
| New York | $58,950 |
| California | $56,880 |
| Alaska | $56,690 |
| Connecticut | $53,070 |
| Vermont | $52,230 |
| New Jersey | $51,910 |
| Colorado | $51,010 |
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| Maine | $50,960 |
| Delaware | $50,230 |
| Indiana | $49,380 |
| North Dakota | $49,120 |
| Illinois | $48,810 |
| Arizona | $48,630 |
| Montana | $48,240 |
| Kansas | $48,040 |
| Minnesota | $47,880 |
| District of Columbia | $47,870 |
| Wyoming | $47,840 |
| Idaho | $47,600 |
| New Hampshire | $47,500 |
| Hawaii | $47,320 |
| Utah | $47,130 |
| South Dakota | $47,050 |
| Nebraska | $47,000 |
| Nevada | $46,130 |
| North Carolina | $46,070 |
| Wisconsin | $45,870 |
| Virginia | $45,560 |
| Maryland | $45,390 |
| South Carolina | $45,250 |
| Kentucky | $45,120 |
| Michigan | $45,040 |
| Iowa | $44,930 |
| New Mexico | $44,340 |
| Tennessee | $43,980 |
| Florida | $43,670 |
| Missouri | $43,610 |
| Ohio | $43,080 |
| Oregon | $43,000 |
| Alabama | $42,460 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,370 |
| Texas | $41,120 |
| West Virginia | $40,520 |
| Oklahoma | $40,460 |
| Mississippi | $40,330 |
| Georgia | $40,220 |
| Arkansas | $37,030 |
| Louisiana | $36,600 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker | $49,100 |
| Personal Care and Service Worker | $41,600 |
| Crematory Operator | $43,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house manager make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,999 a month, $47,990 a year.
How much does a house manager make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $34,350 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $72,380.
Which country pays a house manager the most?
Germany, with a median of $49,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a house manager the most?
Rhode Island, with a median of $63,520 a year.
Does a house manager make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $49,600 a year against $47,990 in the United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a house manager or a caretaker?
A house manager: $47,990 a year against $36,840 for a caretaker, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate