How we work
Since 2009 we have helped families find professional, trustworthy domestic staff. Here is everything, with no small print: you receive the first verified profiles in under 3 hours, and you pay nothing until you hire.
No fees, no obligation · 6-month guarantee
ABOUT US
A safe selection, from start to finish
At Maids & Co we don't just help you find a housekeeper: we take care of everything from the very first contact, with an expert team that interviews and verifies every candidate before presenting her to you.
We only propose profiles with proven experience, checked references and valid documentation.
Since 2009
Seventeen years selecting household staff, from our head office in Madrid and our Barcelona office.
100% personalised service
A single point of contact who knows your home and stays with you through the whole process.
Success-based model
No fees until you hire: you pay nothing until you choose the right person.
6-month guarantee
One free replacement within the first 6 months, or a 50% refund of the fee in the first month.
Verified references
We check every reference directly with previous employers, one by one.
Licensed agency
Officially licensed placement agency, registered with Spain's National Employment System (SNE).
THE PROCESS
Your selection, step by step
Every home is unique. That's why the process is designed to be personalised, practical and transparent — from the first call to the first day at work.
- 01
Understanding your needs
We get to know your home, schedule, lifestyle and family values to define exactly the profile you're looking for.
- 02
Rigorous selection
Only 1 in 30 candidates passes our process: an in-depth personal interview, assessment of experience, languages and attitude, and reference checks with previous employers.
- 03
Profiles in your portal
The first matching profiles reach your Client Portal in under 3 hours: detailed files with photo, experience, languages and our honest assessment of each candidate.
- 04
Frictionless interviews
Schedule in-person or video interviews from the portal, and chat directly with the candidates to clear up any questions before meeting.
- 05
2-day trial
If you wish, try the candidate at home for 2 days before making your final decision.
- 06
Hiring, fully backed
You only pay when you hire. We advise you on the terms and, if you like, our labour & legal team handles the contract and Social Security registration.
YOUR CLIENT PORTAL
The whole process, in one place
You get access to a private, secure portal designed to manage the entire selection comfortably, from your phone or computer.
No email chains or loose CVs: every candidate arrives with her complete file, and you decide the next steps with one click.
From your portal you can:
- View profiles with photo, experience, languages and references
- Mark candidates as favourites or “undecided”
- Request in-person or video interviews
- Chat directly with the proposed candidates
- Track the progress of your selection in real time
- Access useful documents: contracts, legal guide and more
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FEES & GUARANTEE
Transparent fees, zero risk
Our fee is one month of the agreed gross salary (calculated over 12 payments) + VAT — a one-off payment, and only if you hire. The full selection costs nothing.
Our 6-month guarantee
1 free replacement within 6 months*
If within the first 6 months you're not satisfied or the employee resigns, we select a replacement at no cost.
50% refund in the first month
If you prefer, within the first month you can request a refund of 50% of the fee.
* The replacement applies to placements in Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella.
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What are the total costs?
- Agency fee — One-off payment when you hire. One month's salary + VAT.
- Employee's salary — Paid monthly, at the end of each month.
- Social Security — Charged by the TGSS to your account from the month after registration.
A real cost example
Live-out housekeeper, 20 h/week (4 h/day), official 2026 minimum wage & contributions
- Monthly salary712,25 €extras prorated over 12 payments · 610,50 € over 14 payments (extras in June and December)
- Social Security you pay≈ 174,82 €employer's monthly contribution; the employee's share (50,25 €) is deducted from her payslip and you pay it in with yours (the TGSS debits it)
- Agency fee861,82 €one month's salary (12 payments) + 21% VAT · one-off, when you hire
- Recurring monthly cost≈ 887,07 €gross salary (12 payments) + your Social Security contribution
The fee is around 7% of your total first-year investment; the rest is your employee's salary and Social Security, which you would pay with or without an agency.
Receive the first verified profiles today. No obligation.
2026 SALARY TABLE
Official minimum salaries by weekly hours
2026 minimum salaries for live-out staff based on Spain's minimum wage, with the official Social Security contributions. It is the legal minimum reference: real salaries vary by region and experience, and live-in staff usually earn more than live-out.
| Hours/week | Salary, 12 payments | Salary, 14 payments | Employer's S.S. | Employee's S.S. | Total cost/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15h | 534,19 € | 457,88 € | 134,06 € | 38,52 € | 668,25 € |
| 20h | 712,25 € | 610,50 € | 174,82 € | 50,25 € | 887,07 € |
| 25h | 890,31 € | 763,13 € | 216,03 € | 62,09 € | 1.106,34 € |
| 30h | 1.068,38 € | 915,75 € | 256,33 € | 73,67 € | 1.324,71 € |
| 35h | 1.246,44 € | 1.068,38 € | 317,22 € | 91,17 € | 1.563,66 € |
| 40h | 1.424,50 € | 1.221,00 € | 317,24 € | 91,17 € | 1.741,74 € |
Contributions per the official 2026 brackets and rates (indefinite contract, with the 20% reduction and 80% rebate every household employer gets); the exact amount is confirmed by the TGSS at registration. The total cost is the gross salary plus the employer's contribution: the employee's share is deducted from her payslip and the employer pays both in.
What about the paperwork?
Our labour & legal team can handle the full employment cycle. It's an optional service — you engage it only if you need it.
- Employment contract
- TGSS registration & deregistration
- Digital certificate
- Monthly payroll
- Settlement
- Full termination management
CALCULATOR
Estimate the cost of a housekeeper (2026)
Pick the type and adjust the hours or enter a salary. Salaries follow the 2026 minimum wage and contributions use Social Security's official brackets; figures are approximate and vary with each family's needs.
45% rebate on the employer's Social Security contribution for large families, instead of the general 20% reduction (Royal Decree-Law 1/2023, add. prov. 3 bis). Requirements: a large-family certificate recognised at the time of hiring, an employer registered with Social Security and liable to pay contributions, and a single carer per household who looks after the family. This estimate applies it to common contingencies, the prudent reading: confirm it with Social Security (TGSS).
- Social Security registration included
- Extra payments and holiday already factored in
- You pay no fee until you hire
Salaries follow the 2026 minimum wage (RD 126/2026) and contributions are computed with Social Security's official 2026 brackets and rates (indefinite contract, with the 20% reduction and 80% rebate every household employer gets). Your family's cost is the gross salary plus the employer's contribution; the worker's contribution is deducted from her salary. Figures are indicative: they depend on the agreed salary, the location and each case; we'll give you the exact figure, no obligation.
Your estimated cost
Contribution base 1.424,50 € (bracket 8) · employer rate ≈ 22%
Not added to your cost: it comes out of her gross pay and you pay it in with yours.
Where it goes
The two figures add up to the total cost. No income-tax (IRPF) withholding: as a private employer you are not required to apply it; she settles any tax due in her annual return.
One month's salary + VAT · one-off, only if you hire
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What families ask us before starting
How long does the selection take?
In most cases, the first verified profiles reach your portal in under 3 hours from the moment you tell us what you need; very specific profiles can take up to 48 hours. The full process, including interviews and the trial, usually closes within a few days.
How much does the service cost?
The fee is one month of the agreed gross salary (calculated over 12 payments) plus VAT, in a single payment and only if you hire. Everything before that — profiles, interviews, reference checks — is free.
What if the person doesn't work out?
If within the first 6 months you're not satisfied or the employee resigns, we select a replacement at no cost (in Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella). Or, if you prefer, within the first month you can opt for a 50% refund of the fee.
What if none of the candidates convinces me?
You pay nothing. The selection has no cost and no obligation: we keep proposing profiles until we find the right person, and if you decide not to hire, there is no charge.
Can I try the candidate before hiring?
Yes. The service includes an optional 2-day trial at your home before you make the final decision, with no obligation.
What do I gain over searching on my own?
Time and safety. We interview in person, verify every reference directly with previous employers and check documentation: only 1 in 30 candidates passes the process. And if the person doesn't work out, you're covered by the replacement guarantee. Searching on your own, you carry that risk yourself.
Who handles the contract and Social Security?
The employer registers the employee, but you're not on your own: we guide you through the whole procedure and, if you prefer, our labour & legal team handles the contract, registration and payroll as an optional service.
Which areas do you cover?
We have our own team in Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella, and we select staff for families all over Spain. We also support international families relocating to Spain and run selections across Europe and the UK.
Shall we start your selection?
Tell us what you need and receive the first verified profiles today. No fees until you hire.
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