Housekeepers in Palm Beach and South Florida are cleaning up, with salaries often topping $150,000 and bidding wars between mansion owners becoming common, according to staffing companies.
The mass wealth migration to Florida from New York and other high-tax states has created record demand for household staff in elite Florida enclaves — especially Palm Beach.
"We've seen such a boom from people relocating, especially Palm Beach and Miami."
In Palm Beach, housekeepers with experience in wealthy homes are typically making between $120,000 and $150,000 a year, along with 401(k) plans, health care and benefits, including overtime.
Psitos said she knows one head housekeeper in Palm Beach who makes $250,000 a year, including overtime, and travels with the family to their various homes.
Persons:
Robert Frank, housekeepers, I've, Berube, Melissa Psitos, Lily, Psitos
Organizations:
butlers, The Wellington Agency, Lily Pond Services
Locations:
Palm Beach, South Florida, Florida, New York, Palm, Palm Beach , Miami , New York, Miami, West Palm Beach