We select live-in and live-out housekeepers, nannies and carers for families in Madrid: in-depth interviews, references verified with previous employers and first profiles in under 3 hours.
Placement agency licensed by the SNE, no. 1300000318
4.8 · 79 Google reviews
One-off fee · 6-month guarantee
DOMESTIC STAFF IN MADRID
Trusted domestic staff across the Madrid region
Finding the right person for your home takes far more than reviewing CVs. In a city with high demand and turnover, a rigorous selection process is what separates a one-off hire from a stable, long-term relationship.
At Maids & Co we help Madrid families find housekeepers, nannies and carers selected through in-depth interviews, reference checks and a detailed analysis of each home's needs. We support you from defining the profile right through to onboarding.
We work on success: you only pay if you hire.No cost until the selection is complete. Replacement guarantee included.
How you hire domestic staff in Madrid with Maids & Co
A clear process from start to finish, with a single point of contact who knows your home.
1
Tell us what you need
A five-minute brief by phone, WhatsApp or the form: duties, schedule, area and salary. We define the exact profile with you.
2
Profiles in under 3 hours
The first matching profiles reach your client portal: in-depth interview done and references checked with their previous employers.
3
Interviews and a 2-day trial
Schedule in-person or video interviews from the portal and, if you wish, try the candidate at home for two days before deciding.
4
Contract and Social Security registration
You only pay when you hire. We advise you on the terms and, if you prefer, our labour team handles the contract and the registration.
WHAT THE FEE INCLUDES
What's included and what we never charge
What's included
Selection with an in-depth interview of every candidate
References verified directly with previous employers
Advice on the contract and Social Security registration
Free replacement during the first 6 months
Support until onboarding, plus your client portal
What we never charge
The search: you pay nothing until you hire
Monthly or sign-up fees
Lock-in or commitment of any kind
FEES & GUARANTEE
One-off fee and a 6-month guarantee
You pay nothing during the search. Only once you take the person on and you're happy do you pay a single fee: the equivalent of one month of the agreed salary, plus VAT. No subscriptions or lock-in.
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COSTS & SALARIES IN MADRID
Housekeepers in Madrid: live-in, live-out and hourly
Housekeepers in Madrid: live-in, live-out and hourly
Type
Market salary (2026)
Estimated total cost
Hourly housekeeper
€10 – 15/hour
+ Social Security registration & contributions
Live-out, full-time (SMI)
from €1,424.50/month (12 payments)
≈ €1,742/month with Social Security
Live-in housekeeper
€1,500 – €2,200/month
+ employer's Social Security (≈ 22%)
Indicative 2026 market figures for Madrid based on the current minimum wage (RD 126/2026). The real cost depends on the hours, location and each home's needs. At Maids & Co you pay no agency fee until the selection is complete.
Clients who hire domestic staff with Maids & Co in Madrid
★★★★★
“Maids and co is the best agency we have dealt with. We contacted them on Sunday and they replied the same day. We had an initial chat regarding our requirements and after a few days they sent us 3 suitable Curricula. All the candidates were…”
Hiring domestic staff in Madrid: what you need to know
At Maids & Co you pay nothing during the search. Only once you take the person on and are happy do you pay a single fee: the equivalent of one month of the agreed salary, plus VAT. No subscriptions or lock-in, with the 6-month guarantee included.
A six-month guarantee: if the person isn't the right fit, we select a replacement at no cost. And if you're not satisfied during the first month, we refund 50% of the fee.
The family does, as the employer, and it's mandatory from the first hour, even for hourly work. We advise you on the contract and the registration and, if you prefer, our labour team handles the whole procedure.
The first verified profiles reach your client portal in under 3 hours. Madrid is our headquarters, with the largest pool of interviewed, available candidates.
Yes. Maids & Co is a placement agency authorised by Spain's National Employment Service under licence no. 1300000318, based in Madrid since 2009. Legal selection, contracts and registrations in order.
Between €1,500 and €2,200 gross per month, plus the family's Social Security contributions. The final amount depends on experience, duties and the requirements of the role. Work out the total cost with our calculator.
Between €10 and €15 per hour in salary (the 2026 legal minimum is €9.55/h), plus Social Security registration and contributions from the first hour. Work out the total cost with our calculator.
Full-time roles start from the 2026 minimum wage (€1,424.50/month in 12 payments or €1,221 in 14) and rise with experience, languages and duties. Live-in housekeepers range from €1,500 to €2,200 gross. Work out the full payslip with our calculator.
The whole Madrid region: Salamanca, Chamartín, Chamberí, Retiro, Moncloa and Centro, and developments such as La Moraleja, La Finca, Somosaguas, Puerta de Hierro, Conde de Orgaz, Montepríncipe, Torrelodones, Pozuelo, Las Rozas, Majadahonda, Boadilla and Aravaca, among others.
Yes, a significant share of our Madrid clients are expat families. Our team is multilingual (ES, EN, PT) and we select candidates experienced in multicultural environments.
Madrid is one of the cities with the highest demand for household staff, which makes unfiltered searches more complex. Our job is to reduce that margin of error through pre-selection and verified profiles.
Looking for domestic staff in Madrid?
Tell us what your home needs and we'll present verified candidates in under 3h, no commitment.
