Live-out housekeeper in Madrid
Daily cleaning, ironing and cooking at home, with vetted live-out housekeepers for households in Salamanca, Chamberí or La Moraleja within 48 hours.
In Madrid, a live-out housekeeper is the format most families choose when they want their home looked after every day without taking on a live-in housekeeper: she arrives on the agreed schedule and handles the cleaning, ironing, daily cooking and household organisation. It is the most sought-after option in the flats of Salamanca, Chamberí and Chamartín, where space is at a premium and steady Monday-to-Friday support comes first.
Demand is also growing in the houses of La Moraleja, La Finca, Puerta de Hierro and Aravaca, where many families pair a full-time live-out housekeeper with other household roles. The Madrid market is competitive and high-turnover, so finding the right person takes judgement, not endless CV lists.
At Maids & Co we select live-out housekeepers with genuine experience and verified references for homes across the Madrid region. We interview in depth, check references directly with previous employers and present the first profiles within 48 hours. You only pay if you hire.
What it costs
A live-out housekeeper's salary in Madrid depends on the schedule, experience and duties; these are the market ranges, always equal to or above the 2026 SMI.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Full time (40h) · Madrid market | €1,500 – 2,000/mo |
| Part time | €700 – 1,000/mo |
| By the hour | €12 – 18/h |
| Legal minimum (2026 SMI) | €1,424.50/mo (12 payments) · €9.55/h |
| Total cost incl. Social Security | from €1,801/mo |
Areas we cover
The live-out role is the most requested profile in central Madrid — Salamanca, Chamberí and Chamartín — where families want cleaning, ironing and daily cooking on a fixed schedule, with no need to accommodate the housekeeper.
Across the developments to the north and west — La Moraleja, La Finca, Puerta de Hierro, Conde de Orgaz, Aravaca, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Las Rozas and Somosaguas — larger homes raise both the duties and the salary, and market ranges lean towards the upper end.
We cover Madrid city and the whole region: Salamanca, Chamberí, Chamartín, La Moraleja, La Finca, Puerta de Hierro, Conde de Orgaz, Aravaca, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Las Rozas and Somosaguas.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a live-out housekeeper cost in Madrid?
- Full time, the market salary in Madrid usually sits between €1,500 and €2,000 gross per month, plus Social Security (the total cost starts at around €1,801/month at the SMI). By the hour, expect €12 to €18/h. In areas such as La Moraleja or La Finca the figures lean towards the upper end. The 2026 legal minimum is €1,424.50/month (12 payments) or €9.55/h.
- What's the difference between a live-out and a live-in housekeeper in Madrid?
- A live-out housekeeper comes to your home on the agreed schedule and leaves when finished; a live-in housekeeper resides in the property. In central Madrid flats — Salamanca or Chamberí — live-out is the more practical choice, as it needs no service room and covers cleaning, ironing and daily cooking on a set schedule.
- Which areas of Madrid do you cover?
- We cover Madrid city and the whole region: the districts of Salamanca, Chamberí, Chamartín and Conde de Orgaz, plus developments such as La Moraleja, La Finca, Puerta de Hierro, Aravaca, Somosaguas, Pozuelo de Alarcón and Las Rozas.
- Are a contract and Social Security registration mandatory?
- Yes. Every live-out housekeeper, whether by the hour or full time, needs a written contract and Social Security registration from the very first hour. Our fee is a single month's salary plus VAT, you don't pay until you hire, and you're covered by a 6-month guarantee; we guide you through the registration and the contract.
Ready to start?
We send verified profiles in under 48 h. You only pay when you hire.