Most estates in Nairobi pay house managers and maid Ksh 8,000 to Ksh 10,000 per month, but there are a number of estates which pay more than Ksh 20,000 monthly.

When seeking for this opportunity and specifically as a maid/house manager, go to estates that pay decent salaries. Below we have compiled a list of the highest paying estates in Nairobi for maids.

Highest paying estates in Nairobi for maid and house managers

1. Runda Estate—Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 50,000 per month
2. Gigiri Estate—Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 50,000 per month
3. Kitisuru Estate—Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 45,000 per month
4. Muthaiga Estate—Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 45,000 per month
5. Lavington Estate—Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 40,000 per month
6. Karen Estate—Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 40,000 per month
7. Nyari Estate—Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 40,000 per month
8. Rosslyn Estate—Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 40,000 per month
9. Rodgeways Estate—Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 35,000 per month
10. Westlands Estate—Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 30,000 per month
11. Kileleshwa Estate—Ksh15,000 to Ksh 35,000 per month
12. Loresho Estate—Ksh 22,000 to Ksh 37,000 per month
13. Spring Valley Estate—Ksh 18,000 to Ksh 37,000 per month
14. Riverside Estate—Ksh 13,000 to Ksh 30,000 per month
15. Kilimani Estate—Ksh 18,000 to Ksh 30,000 per month
16. Kyuna Estate—Ksh 15,000 to Ksh 35,000 per month
17. Lower Kabete Estate—Ksh 12,000 to Ksh 30,000 per month
18. Whispers Estate—Ksh 10,000 to Ksh 30,000 per month
19. Upper Hill Estate—Ksh 13,000 to Ksh 25,000 per month
20. Hurlingham Estate—Ksh12,000 to Ksh 25,000 per month

All the estates listed above are for the rich where monthly rent goes for Ksh 100,000 to Ksh 250,000. If they owners can afford to pay such amount in rent, then they can pay house managers up to Ksh 50,000.

Most of the house managers here are paid through the bank like government employees. Others pay tax and other compulsory government deductions.

Lowest paying estates for maid and house managers in Nairobi

High and middle income estates are the ones that employ house managers in Nairobi.

1. Pipeline—Ksh 6,500
2. Syokimau—Ksh 9,500
3. Kitengela—Ksh8,500
4. South B—Ksh 10,000
5. South C—Ksh10,000
6. Imara Daima—Ksh 8,500
7. Rongai—Ksh 8,000
8. Ruiru—Ksh 10,000
9. Umoja—Ksh 6,000
10. Kayole—Ksh 5,500
11. Githurai—Ksh 5,500
12. Roysambu—Ksh 7,500
13. Kasarani—Ksh 7,500
14. Mirema—Ksh 8,000
15. Kahawa West—Ksh 7,000
16. Kahawa Sukari—Ksh 7,500
17. Mlolongo—Ksh 7,500
18. Utawala—Ksh 7,500

How to get a job at the best paying estates in Nairobi

To get such a job in such estates, you must possess at least a college certificate. You should also be able to communicate in English and Kiswahili. If you are fluent in those two languages, it’s an added advantage.

Children of those neighborhoods study in international schools, they require a house manager who is able to express herself perfectly in English.

You should also be able to learn one foreign language like French

You will be surprised that most of the house managers in those rich estates are degree holders.A degree holder will comfortably do the job for Ksh50,000.

Visit recruiting bureaus and apply to get a job that pays more than Ksh20,000. If your character is good, you will be connected to the job. Those recruiting connect the best.

You should also look for connections from family members and friends.