Private Estate Manager

Also called: Household Manager, Family Office Estate Manager

Runs the households of very wealthy families: multiple homes, staff, travel, security and events.

A day in the life

You oversee the housekeepers, chef and groundskeepers at a family's three homes, plan a dinner for 40 guests and coordinate the jet so the family can arrive in Aspen on Friday.

Pay over a career

Starting
$80k
Typical
$140k
High
$250k

Pay depends on the family's wealth and the number of properties; often includes housing.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in hospitality or business helps; many come from luxury hotels or the military.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Business Administration.

Outlook

Growing about average. A small but growing luxury niche.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI can book jets and track budgets; managing household staff, homes and a family's trust stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Hospitality CTE, Business elective, Culinary arts or FCS class.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.

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