Average Butler Salaries

Whether you are looking to hire a butler or looking to be hired as a butler, or even just want to validate your current salary, you are sure to find this average butler salary overview to be a helpful resource. Find out how much a butler costs (or how much do butlers get paid):

London average salaries

POSITION	SPECIFICS	SALARY
Butler	Live-In (F/T)	£35k-£50k
	Live-Out (F/T)	£45k-£60k

North of England average salaries

POSITION	SPECIFICS	SALARY
Head Butler	Live-In (F/T)	£45k+
Butler	Live-In (F/T)	£30k+

Scotland, Cumbria & Northumberland average salaries

POSITION	SPECIFICS	SALARY
Butler	Live-In (F/T)	£45k+

International average salaries

POSITION	SPECIFICS	SALARY
Butler	Live-In (F/T)	£45k-£75k net per annum, UK equivalent*
Travelling Butlers	Live-In (F/T)	£60k-£85k net per annum, UK equivalent*

* Net Salaries are displayed when the salary guide position encompasses multinational locations with varying levels of tax and other deductions

** Net Salaries reflect the amount the employee will receive after deductions are made from their salaries

PLEASE NOTE: All salaries quoted throughout this survey are a guideline only, from information gleaned over 2 years from the Greycoat Lumleys database of candidates and clients.

Latest roles.

Christmas Butler Job

Christmas Butler Job in Cirencester, Gloucestershire A lovely family of 8 are looking for a temporary butler to cover the Christmas period. You will be working from the 18th of December to the 1st of January in Cirencester. Accommodation will be available, but you would still need to be a driver due the location. Your duties to be: Take & serve breakfast orders Lay fires in the house Possibly assist with lunch Dinner service and clearing afterwards Any other butler duties that may occur during your assignment Family might entertain during the holiday period, so you would need to be flexible. You need to be child and pet friendly. Dates: 18.12.2024 – 01.01.2025 – inclusive Salary: £250 PD – depending on experience (Double Pay on bank holidays!) Accommodation: Provided Driver: Essential Job ID: 117053 Responsible Consultant: Emmi (emmi@greycoatlumleys.co.uk)

Gloucestershire
Temporary
£250 PD

Short Term Butler Job

Short Term Butler Job A lovely client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a temporary butler for a shooting estate in Buckinghamshire. The dates are 10/10/2024 to 13/10/2024 and 3/11/2024 to 9/11/2024 You will be carrying Butler duties to the highest standards this includes: Greeting guests Table settings Serving food and clearing up Possibly packing and unpacking Other butler duties that might occur during your assignment Due to the location you would need to be able to drive. Petrol is being compensated at 45p per mile. Accommodation will also be provided. Salary: £250 PD + 45p per mile Job ID: 117049 Responsible Consultant: Emmi Heikkinen

Buckinghamshire
Temporary
£250 PD + 45p per mile

Live in Butler Job

Live-In Butler Job Our client is seeking a Butler for a live-in position in a busy, fully staffed household in Central London. The ideal candidate would be able to provide formal and informal service, feel comfortable greeting and serving dignitaries at receptions, have a positive outlook and travel with the family 2-3 times a year (no longer than 7 days at a time, as required) Requirements for the role: Butler training with positive references Ability to provide formal service Experience with private households Fluent English Ability to travel with the family when required Positive attitude discretion Motivated and willing to work as part of a team Hands on presence Attention to detail Duties and responsibilities: Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of table services for breakfast, lunch and evening meals Serving food and drinks, ensuring proper service at all times Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain and crystal wares Managing and maintaining employers' shoes, polished etc. Preparing luggage, packing / unpacking of daily items when required Managing stock and supply operations, of high value commodities such as fine wines, cigars etc Managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays (when required) Understanding, promoting, and defending household protocols among staff and guests Welcoming guests Live in only -Own bedroom with shared bathroom with 1 other butler. £55K gpa

Kensington
Permanent
£55,000 GPA

Houseman/Butler Job

Houseman/Butler Job in Mayfair, West London Live in Houseman for a Middle eastern family in Mayfair. There has been a houseman their for over 25 years and now it is time for him to retire. There will be a hand over with him for the incoming Houseman. The family are very quiet and do not entertain. your role is to help with them with any ad hoc tasks. This is not a formal butler role and they do not expect it. Carrying suitcases Making teas and coffees Watering plants (lots of them) Dusting and cleaning common areas Running errands Ensuite room in basement of the property, you have your own kitchen. The kitchen is used by 2 housekeepers for their lunch breaks. £40,000 - £45,000 GPA 5 days a week

West London
Permanent
£40,000 - £45,000 GPA

Butler/Driver Job

Butler / Driver / All rounder Job in London Providing highest standards of service, working as part of a team in creating a home environment for the principals. There is a House Manager, House Keeper/Cook and a Butler/Housekeeper, this role is an addition to the team so make sure the running of the house is fully operational. Provide highest levels of food and beverage service to principles and guests, both in formal & informal settings Maintaining stock levels of bar & wine and replacing when needed Work together with the House Manager, and the rest of the team to ensure cleanliness & organisation of the house to kept to the standard of the principals Provide a turn down service Driving the principals and guests as required. Valeting of the cars and actioning vehicle maintenance, under the supervision of the House Manager Daily purchasing and running errands Care of family dogs along with the rest of the team. Including care when Principles are traveling & daily walking Carry out odd jobs in the house regarding maintenance including light bulb checks, learn operations of A/C, A/V equipment & all alarm systems May be required to travel with the principals for short weekend family breaks in the UK On the odd occasion may be asked to assist for a short period of time at principle’s other properties abroad £50,000 Gross per Annum 5 days a week, on a rotation system with the team, evening and weekend work will be included. There is a fantastic House manager who will do the schedule in advance so you can plan your private lives