Live-out Housekeepers
We select live-out housekeepers with experience and verified references — full time or by the hour.
WHAT DOES A LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER DO?
A professional who keeps your home running, coming each day
A live-out housekeeper comes to the home on the agreed schedule and takes care of the whole house: cleaning and upkeep, ironing and laundry, daily cooking, tidying and shopping. It is the ideal option when you need regular support without the housekeeper living in the home.
2026 COST
Full time (40h)
from €1,424.50/mo
2026 SMI · 12 payments
| By the hour | €10 – 15/h |
|---|---|
| Part time | €712 (12 payments) |
| + Social Security you pay (TGSS) | ≈ 22% |
A live-out housekeeper's salary varies with the schedule, experience and duties; always equal to or above the 2026 SMI (€1,424.50 gross/month over 12 payments full time). Available full time, part time or by the hour, registered with Social Security from day one. Figures are approximate.
See prices & cost calculatorREGULATIONS & CONTRACT
A live-out housekeeper's contract and rights
A live-out housekeeper's contract must be put in writing from day one, whatever the schedule. The maximum working week is 40 hours of effective work, with a minimum weekly rest of 36 hours, at least 24 of them consecutive, and a 12-hour rest between working days.
The minimum full-time (40h) salary for a live-out housekeeper in 2026 is €1,424.50 gross/month over 12 payments (equivalent to €1,221/month over 14 payments; €17,094/year), per the 2026 SMI, prorated for part time or by the hour. They must be registered in the Special System for Domestic Employees of the General Regime from day one. Non-compliance carries penalties.
COVERAGE
Live-out housekeepers in Spain, Europe and the United Kingdom
We select live-out housekeepers —full time, part time or by the hour— in Madrid, Barcelona, Marbella and across Spain, plus Europe and the United Kingdom with an EU passport. We look for profiles with real experience in cleaning, ironing, cooking and home organisation.
Every candidate goes through an in-depth interview, we verify their references directly with their previous employers and check their permits and documentation. You receive the first suitable live-out housekeepers for your schedule in under 3 hours.
COMPARISON
Live-out housekeeper by the hour or full time?
It depends on how many hours you need to cover and whether you want occasional support or your home looked after every day.
- A few hours or days a week
- Flexible hours: mornings or afternoons
- Ideal for occasional cleaning and ironing
- You pay only for the hours you need
From €12/h
+ TGSS · per schedule
- Full time (40 hours a week)
- Same schedule and same person every day
- Home looked after daily, no room needed
- Stable, trusted dedication
From €1,424.50/mo
2026 SMI + TGSS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hiring a live-out housekeeper: what you need to know
Full time (40h), the salary starts at the 2026 SMI: €1,424.50 gross/month over 12 payments (equivalent to €1,221/month over 14 payments; €17,094/year), plus Social Security (TGSS). By the hour it is usually between €12 and €15/h. The cost varies with experience, languages and duties.
Yes. We have live-out housekeepers by the hour, part time and full time (40h), depending on the support you need at home. All registered with Social Security from day one.
A live-out housekeeper comes to the home on the agreed schedule and leaves when finished; a live-in housekeeper lives in the home. Live-out is ideal for cleaning, ironing and cooking on a set schedule, with no room required.
Yes. Every live-out housekeeper —by the hour, part time or full time— needs a written contract and Social Security registration (Special System for Domestic Employees) from day one, regardless of the hours. We guide you through the whole process.
If the housekeeper doesn't fit the home, we offer one free replacement within the first 6 months, or a 50% refund if you're not satisfied in the first month. The most complete guarantee in the sector. The replacement applies only within our main hubs.
Yes. Beyond cleaning, upkeep and ironing, she can handle daily cooking, the shopping and household errands, as you agree.
We present the first suitable live-out housekeepers for your schedule, with experience and checked references, in under 3 hours.
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