How much does a Butler make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Butler in the United States is $24. While Salary.com is seeing that Butler salary in the US can go up to $35 or down to $14, but most earn between $19 and $30. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Butler in the United States.

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What is a Butler?

A Butler is a domestic worker in a large household. In great houses, the household is sometimes divided into departments with the Butler in charge of the dining room, wine cellar, and pantry. Some also have charge of the entire parlour floor, and housekeepers caring for the entire house and its appearance. A Butler is usually male, and in charge of male servants, while a housekeeper is usually a woman, and in charge of female servants. Traditionally, male servants (such as footmen) were better paid and of higher status than female servants. The Butler, as the senior male servant, has the hig...

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Average Hourly Wage

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24

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
20
32
26
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Butler in the United States. The average hourly rate for Butler ranges from $19 to $30 with the average hourly pay of $24. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $20 to $32 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $26.

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