Hourly Housekeepers
We select hourly housekeepers with experience and verified references: cleaning, ironing and tidying, on the days and hours you need.
WHAT DOES AN HOURLY HOUSEKEEPER DO?
Flexible help at home, on the days and hours you need
An hourly housekeeper comes to the home for a few hours or a couple of days a week and takes care of what you need most: cleaning, ironing, tidying and errands. It is the ideal option when you don't need a full-time schedule, but flexible, occasional support that fits your routine.
2026 COST
By the hour
from €10/h
+ Social Security
| Usual rate | €10 – 15/h |
|---|---|
| Part-time schedule | Weekly hours × €35.61 |
| + Social Security (TGSS) | mandatory from the 1st hour |
Even for just a few hours a week, Social Security registration is mandatory from the first hour; there is no minimum-hours exemption. The 2026 SMI legal hourly reference is around €9.55/h, but the market is usually €10 – 15/h depending on experience and duties. Figures are approximate.
See prices & cost calculatorREGULATIONS & CONTRACT
An hourly housekeeper's contract and registration
Even for just a few hours, an hourly housekeeper needs a written contract and registration in the Special System for Domestic Employees of the General Regime from the first hour. The 2012 reform —reinforced in 2023— removed the few-hours exemption: it is no longer legal to hire someone who works only a few hours a week without registering them, and non-compliance carries penalties.
The salary must respect at least the 2026 SMI hourly reference (around €9.55/h for hourly live-out work), though in practice the market starts from €10/h. Social Security contributions are prorated by the hours worked, but registration is not optional: it is the employer's responsibility from day one.
COVERAGE
Hourly housekeepers in Madrid, Barcelona and across Spain
We select hourly housekeepers in Madrid, Barcelona, Marbella and across Spain. We look for profiles with real experience in cleaning, ironing, tidying and deep cleans, available for individual hours, mornings, afternoons or a few specific days a week.
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 hourly housekeepers for your schedule in under 3 hours.
COMPARISON
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.
- 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
+ TGSS
- 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 €10/h
+ TGSS
Servicio excepcional de principio a fin. Destacaría especialmente su profesionalidad, transparencia y compromiso durante todo el proceso. Desde el primer momento fueron claros, sinceros y mantuvieron una comunicación constante, aportando
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Available in Madrid · Barcelona · Marbella
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hiring an hourly housekeeper: what you need to know
Yes. Since 2012 (reinforced in 2023) there is no minimum-hours exemption: even if she works only a few hours a week, she must have a contract and Social Security registration from the first hour. Contributions are prorated by the hours, but registration is mandatory and is the employer's responsibility.
The 2026 SMI legal hourly reference is around €9.55/h for hourly live-out work, but the market is usually between €10 and €15/h depending on experience, languages and duties, plus Social Security (TGSS).
There is no legal minimum number of hours: you can hire from just a few hours a week. We tailor the search to your real need, whether it's individual hours, a few mornings or specific days.
Yes. If you only need support during certain times of the year (for example, a second home in season), a permanent-seasonal (fija-discontinua) contract can be set up. We advise you on the contract type that best fits your case.
An hourly housekeeper comes for individual hours or a few days a week, ideal for occasional cleaning and ironing while you pay only the hours you use. A full-time (40h) live-out housekeeper looks after your home every day with the same person. See the Live-out Housekeeper service if you need more hours.
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.
We present the first suitable hourly housekeepers for your schedule, with experience and checked references, in under 3 hours.
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