Work as a Housekeeper in Basel
Join Domestyca and find families in Basel who value your work. Flexible hours, fair pay, and secure messaging.
- Free to join
- ID-verified profiles
- No agency fees
Why work through Domestyca
Keep 100% of your pay
Families pay you directly. Domestyca never takes a commission on your hourly rate or your hours.
Choose your own hours
Mornings only, school hours, weekends or full-time live-in work. You decide what you accept and when.
Talk to families directly
Interested families message you on the platform. No middle-man, no branch office, no rota imposed on you.
Free to join, always
Creating your profile, appearing in searches and receiving messages costs nothing.
Work where you live
Set your travel radius and only hear from families in the parts of Basel you can actually reach.
Verified profiles get hired
ID verification adds a badge to your profile, and verified housekeepers receive noticeably more messages.
What you can earn in Basel
Per hour: CHF 30–CHF 42
Live-in (per month): CHF 4,200–CHF 5,600
Guide figures — you always set your own rate.
How to start
- Create your free profile It takes a few minutes. Name, photo, the work you do and the areas you cover.
- Set your rate and availability You decide your hourly rate, your days and whether you accept live-in work.
- Verify your ID Optional, but verified profiles are contacted far more often by families.
- Reply to families Families in Basel message you directly. Agree the schedule and start working.
Housekeeping work in Basel
Basel is Switzerland's third-largest housekeeping market and the country's main pharmaceutical, chemical, and life-sciences hub. Families across the city and the wider region — Riehen, Allschwil, Binningen, Münchenstein, Pratteln, and Reinach — are looking for regular help with cleaning, ironing, home organisation, child care, and elderly care.
Domestyca brings those families together in one place. Set up your free profile, choose the areas you can work in, set your hourly rate, and start receiving direct enquiries from interested families.
Why work through Domestyca
- Free to join. Creating and keeping your profile is completely free. You only pay if you choose optional add-ons — like premium placement — to boost your visibility.
- Secure messaging. Only families registered on the platform can contact you. Every message comes through a secure channel, with no need to share your personal phone number.
- You stay in control. Set your rate, pick the areas you cover, switch your profile on or off at any time. You negotiate the terms with each family directly.
- No commissions. Domestyca doesn't take any cut of your earnings. The rate you agree with the family is what you keep.
How to get started
- Create your profile with your skills, languages, experience, and hourly rate — it takes a few minutes.
- Get ID-verified (optional) to receive a trust badge that makes your profile stand out.
- Receive enquiries from families in Basel who match your area and availability.
- Agree the terms directly with the family and start work.
Areas we cover
Our marketplace covers Basel-Stadt and the wider region, including the central quarters — Altstadt, Vorstädte, St. Alban, Gundeldingen, Bachletten, Wettstein, Hirzbrunnen — and the nearby municipalities in Basel-Landschaft: Riehen, Allschwil, Binningen, Münchenstein, Pratteln, and Reinach. Set on your profile how far you're willing to travel: many housekeepers combine work in the city with families in the surrounding region.
Basel has a strong international presence thanks to Roche, Novartis, and other multinational employers. Many families specifically look for housekeepers who can communicate in English. If you speak English, French, or other languages alongside German, list every one of them on your profile.
Areas we cover
- Bruderholz
- Gundeldingen
- St. Alban
- Kleinbasel
- Riehen
- Binningen
- Bottmingen
- Allschwil
- Münchenstein
- Reinach
- Arlesheim
- Birsfelden
FAQ
Is it free to create a profile on Domestyca?
Yes, completely. Creating and maintaining your housekeeper profile in Basel is free of charge. You only pay if you choose optional add-ons — like premium placement — to appear at the top of family searches.
Which areas of Basel can I work in?
Any area you specify on your profile. We cover Basel-Stadt and the nearby municipalities in Basel-Landschaft — Riehen, Allschwil, Binningen, Münchenstein, Pratteln, Reinach, and surrounding areas. Set your main area and the maximum distance you're willing to travel.
How much can I earn as a housekeeper in Basel?
Your income depends on the hourly rate you set, how many hours you work each week, and how many families you work for. You negotiate your rate directly with each family — Domestyca takes no commission. Basel has steady demand, especially in central quarters and among international families, which gives experienced housekeepers room to negotiate competitive rates.
How do I get paid?
Payment is arranged directly with the family — TWINT, bank transfer, or cash, whichever you both prefer. Domestyca facilitates the introduction but does not handle payment. This gives you full control of your working relationship with the family.
Do I need to register with AHV / social security?
Domestyca is a marketplace that connects housekeepers with families — it's not an employer and doesn't impose a tax setup. Whether you register as self-employed with AHV, work under the family as a domestic employee, or use another arrangement is agreed directly between you and the family. If you're unsure, we recommend speaking to the relevant Ausgleichskasse or a fiduciary to find the right setup for your situation.
Do I need to speak German fluently to work in Basel?
Not necessarily. Basel has a large international community connected to its pharma and life-sciences sector. Many families communicate in English or French. Speaking English is a real advantage. List every language you speak on your profile.