How much money the royal family’s household staff get paid, plus job vacancies they’re hiring for
They may not be hiring for the role of king or princess, but the royal family is constantly looking to fill job vacancies to cater for their personal and business functions.
With nine job vacancies listed by the Royal Household, here are a few positions you could apply for right now — and how much you’ll pocket as a royal staffer.
How many people can say they’re paid with money featuring their employer’s family on the back of it?
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Maintenance Electrician
Location: Windsor Castle
Starting salary: Circa £38,000 ($74,000) for 40 hours of work per week. According to indeed, the average UK electrician salary is just show of that at £37,942. In Australia, the average equivalent is between $90,000 — $110,000 (roughly £50,000).
About the role: Responsible for ensuring “everything runs smoothly behind the scenes of some of the world’s most iconic buildings”, a royal sparky is tasked with maintenance of the king’s official residences.
Tasks: Electrical fault finding, installations, and system testing across the estate — with the goal to “preserve these remarkable buildings for generations to come”.
Royal Engagements Team Leader
Location: Buckingham Palace
Starting salary: £45,500 - £50,000 (~$89,000) for 37.5 hours work per week
About the role: Leading a team that shapes key engagements and events for “their majesties”, this role — based out of the Private Secretary’s Office — will directly impact the king’s official programmes and public appearances.
Promoting “national unity” and “enhancing relations with the Realms and Commonwealth” are KPIs.
Tasks: Liaise with private secretaries, oversee and execute royal engagements, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Visitor Services Assistant/Warden
Location: The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Starting salary: £23,400 ($46,000) for 37.5 hours work per week
About the role: Acting as “the face of the Royal Collection Trust”, service staff are tasked with sharing knowledge of royal landmarks and history while ensuring visitors have an “unforgettable experience”.
Tasks: Provide tours of facilities and educate visitors on the Royal Collection and the historic Palaces.
All of the above roles include a minimum of 25 days annual leave, 15 per cent super contributions, paid parental leave, gift shop discounts, and a complimentary on-site lunch.
Other vacant roles include Sous Chef, Arts Logistics Coordinator, Collections Management Assistant, and additional kitchen positions.
