For Candidates
Household Staff Jobs in Los Angeles & Beyond
Perla represents exceptional private-service professionals, estate managers, personal and executive assistants, private chefs and nannies, for discreet, long-term positions in ultra-high-net-worth households across Los Angeles and nationwide. If you bring five or more years of dedicated private-service experience, we would welcome your application.
Roles We Represent
Positions we place for private families
Compensation varies with experience, property size and scope. The ranges below reflect typical full-time placements in major markets.
Estate Manager
$170,000 – $230,000 / yr
Lead household operations, staff and budgets across one or several private residences.
Personal Assistant
$95,000 – $140,000 / yr
Manage the private and household life of a principal with discretion and anticipation.
Executive Assistant
$110,000 – $160,000 / yr
Run calendars, travel and business affairs for principals and family offices.
Private Chef
$130,000 – $175,000 / yr
Cook refined, everyday family dining and menus tailored to the household.
Nanny
$95,000 – $135,000 / yr
Provide attentive, trusted childcare within private and UHNW family homes.
How It Works for Candidates
What being represented by Perla looks like
A confidential introduction
Share your background and the roles you seek. Every application is read personally and held in strict confidence.
Vetting & references
We verify your experience and references with comparable private households before representing you to any client.
The right match
We present you only for positions that fit your experience, preferences and the household culture you want.
Long-term placement
We support both sides through the offer and beyond, with an eye toward a placement that lasts for years.
Ready to be considered?
Tell us about yourself and the work you do best. Your application reaches our placement team in confidence, and we respond personally. You can also learn more about Perla or explore the roles we place.