The glut of period dramas on TV and in film recently – from Downton Abbey to the Great Gatsby – has highlighted the role of housekeepers and maids in British and US society. Here at Irving Scott we’d like to point out that the role of what was termed a ‘domestic servant’ has changed somewhat…

The following are some general salary guidelines for domestic staff. A household employee’s salary is usually based on two factors: the amount of experience the candidate brings to the position and the duties included in the job description. The location of the role (London, countryside or international) will also be a large contributing factor for…