How Much Do House Managers Make in Portland, Oregon?

Portland house managers earn a little more than the national average, and they start from a high floor. Oregon sets the Portland metro minimum wage at $16.80 an hour from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Full-time house managers in the metro average more than double that.

Below is what house managers make in Portland, what moves pay up or down, the Oregon rules that apply to household employees, and how to get hired.

How much do house managers make in Portland?

Two of the most-cited pay sources put full-time Portland house manager pay between $62K and $82,524 a year, or $30.54 to $40 an hour.

ZipRecruiter shows a wider spread because its "Household Manager" data includes part-time and entry-level household roles. Salary.com tracks house manager job postings, so its range starts higher and runs tighter. Salary.com puts Portland house manager pay 3.2% above the national average.

For pay across other major metros, see our house manager salary guide.

Part-time vs. full-time pay

Most house manager roles in Portland start part-time. At Sage Haus, a house manager role runs about 20 hours a week and centers on owning the household's systems: calendars, vendors, maintenance, errands, and the routines that keep a home running. Roles closer to 8 to 10 hours a week are family assistant roles.

Here's what those hours look like at Portland rates:

• •20 hours a week at $30.54/hr: about $750 a week, or about $39,000 a year
• •20 hours a week at $40/hr: about $800 a week, or about $41,600 a year
• •Full-time at 40 hours a week: $62K to $82,524 a year at the averages above

What affects house manager pay in Portland

Pay moves with the size of the job. These factors make the biggest difference:

• •Experience. House managers with several years running private households earn toward the top of the range.
• •Household scope. Multiple properties, staff to supervise, and frequent travel all raise pay.
• •Schedule. Live-in roles, early mornings, weekends, and on-call coverage pay more. Oregon overtime rules also apply (see below).
• •Location in the metro. Roles in the West Hills, Dunthorpe, Lake Oswego, and West Linn often involve larger homes and more complex households.
• •Added skills. Budgeting, vendor management, tech setup, meal prep, and childcare support make a candidate more valuable. Many Portland roles combine house management with family assistant and meal prep duties.
• •Training. A household management certification shows employers you know the work. Learn more about Sage Haus certification.

Oregon rules that protect Portland house managers

Oregon passed its Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights (Senate Bill 552) in 2015, and it took effect January 1, 2016. Oregon was the fifth state to pass one. It covers most people employed in a private home, including house managers.

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) enforces these rules. BOLI also adjusts the state minimum wage every July 1 based on inflation.

What a Portland house manager does

A house manager runs the operations of a private home. The work is part project manager, part executive assistant, and part household lead. Day to day, that includes:

• •Managing the household calendar, appointments, and deliveries
• •Hiring and scheduling vendors, contractors, and cleaners
• •Tracking maintenance, seasonal projects, and repairs
• •Running errands, stocking the home, and managing supplies
• •Keeping household budgets, receipts, and records
• •Building systems and manuals so the home runs the same way every week

Read more in our full guide to house manager jobs.

How to get hired as a house manager in Portland

1. Translate your experience. Nannies, executive assistants, hospitality managers, and property managers all bring skills house managers use every day. Describe your work in household terms.
2. Show your systems. Bring examples of calendars, vendor lists, budgets, or household manuals you've built. Employers hire house managers to own systems.
3. Get certified. A certification gives employers a clear signal that you understand the role. Start with Sage Haus certification.
4. Set your hours and radius. Decide how many hours you want and how far you'll travel. Many roles sit in Portland's west side and the southwest suburbs.
5. Apply through a placement agency. An agency matches you with households that fit your skills and schedule. See open roles at jobs.sagehaus.com/roles.
6. Prepare references. Most household employers check references and run a background check before an offer.

Want fewer hours to start?

Family assistant roles run about 8 to 10 hours a week and focus on task-based support like errands, scheduling, and household upkeep. They're a strong first step toward a house manager role. Browse family assistant and house manager openings.

Find house manager jobs in Portland

Sage Haus has supported 10,000+ families across the US and Canada, and we're hiring house managers in the Portland area.

Hiring a house manager for your Portland home? Most placements take 4 to 6 weeks, and we rematch if the fit isn't right.

Sources

• •ZipRecruiter — Household Manager Salary in Portland, OR
• •Salary.com — House Manager Salary in Portland, OR
• •Oregon BOLI — Oregon Minimum Wage
• •Oregon BOLI — 2026 minimum wage announcement
• •Oregon Legislature — SB 552 Domestic Workers press release
• •OPB — Governor Signs Domestic Workers Bill of Rights