Salary & Compensation Guide · 2026 - 2027
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A practical guide to household staff compensation across leading Southeast markets. Compare salary ranges by role and location to plan your staffing budget and make informed hiring decisions.
Explore current salary ranges for household staff across the Southeast. Compare part-time hourly rates and full-time salaries by role and location to better understand the market and plan your staffing budget.
Household Staff Salary Ranges by Location
Atlanta Metro Area
| ROLE | PART-TIME HOURLY | FULL-TIME 40+ HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Helper / Family Assistant | $25-$45/hr | $55K-$90K+ |
| Personal Assistant | $30-$50/hr | $70K-$115K+ |
| Executive Assistant | $35-$60/hr | $85K-$150K+ |
| Household Manager | $35-$60/hr | $80K-$140K+ |
| Estate Manager | $50-$85+/hr* | $130K-$225K+ |
| Chief of Staff | $60-$100+/hr* | $150K-$250K+ |
South Florida
| ROLE | PART-TIME HOURLY | FULL-TIME 40+ HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Helper / Family Assistant | $28-$50/hr | $60K-$100K+ |
| Personal Assistant | $35-$55/hr | $80K-$125K+ |
| Executive Assistant | $40-$65/hr | $95K-$165K+ |
| Household Manager | $40-$65/hr | $90K-$155K+ |
| Estate Manager | $55-$95+/hr* | $140K-$250K+ |
| Chief of Staff | $65-$110+/hr* | $165K-$275K+ |
North Florida / Panhandle
| ROLE | PART-TIME HOURLY | FULL-TIME 40+ HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Helper / Family Assistant | $28-$50/hr | $60K-$100K+ |
| Personal Assistant | $35-$60/hr | $80K-$135K+ |
| Executive Assistant | $40-$65/hr | $90K-$160K+ |
| Household Manager | $40-$70/hr | $95K-$165K+ |
| Estate Manager | $55-$95+/hr* | $145K-$250K+ |
| Chief of Staff | $65-$110+/hr* | $160K-$275K+ |
Nashville
| ROLE | PART-TIME HOURLY | FULL-TIME 40+ HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Helper / Family Assistant | $25-$42/hr | $52K-$85K+ |
| Personal Assistant | $30-$48/hr | $68K-$110K+ |
| Executive Assistant | $35-$55/hr | $80K-$140K+ |
| Household Manager | $35-$55/hr | $80K-$135K+ |
| Estate Manager | $50-$80+/hr* | $125K-$210K+ |
| Chief of Staff | $60-$95+/hr* | $145K-$235K+ |
Charlotte
| ROLE | PART-TIME HOURLY | FULL-TIME 40+ HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Helper / Family Assistant | $25-$45/hr | $52K-$90K+ |
| Personal Assistant | $30-$50/hr | $68K-$115K+ |
| Executive Assistant | $35-$58/hr | $80K-$150K+ |
| Household Manager | $35-$60/hr | $80K-$145K+ |
| Estate Manager | $50-$85+/hr* | $125K-$225K+ |
| Chief of Staff | $60-$100+/hr* | $145K-$250K+ |
Birmingham
| ROLE | PART-TIME HOURLY | FULL-TIME 40+ HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Helper / Family Assistant | $22-$38/hr | $48K-$78K+ |
| Personal Assistant | $28-$45/hr | $62K-$100K+ |
| Executive Assistant | $32-$52/hr | $75K-$130K+ |
| Household Manager | $32-$52/hr | $75K-$125K+ |
| Estate Manager | $45-$75+/hr* | $115K-$195K+ |
| Chief of Staff | $55-$90+/hr* | $135K-$220K+ |
*Salary ranges are estimated market guidance for planning purposes and are not definitive or guaranteed compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, responsibilities, schedule, location, travel, benefits, household or organizational complexity, and other role-specific factors