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15 Best Jobs That Also Provide You With Housing

These jobs offer both a paycheck and a place to call home.

By Jenny Cohen

Edited by Chris Kissell

Updated Jan. 1, 2025

Most people find that housing is their most expensive monthly bill. However, finding a job that provides free housing can cut that cost dramatically and help you get ahead financially.

This can stretch your salary a lot more and provide you with a scarce benefit for you if it's being offered in your area of expertise. Plus, many of the jobs offering this benefit can be a lot more fun than other similar roles.

Here are a few jobs that offer you both an income and a place to live.

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Au pair

An au pair position can be a great option if you love working with kids.

An au pair or live-in nanny lives with the family they work with while earning money to take the client's children to school or activities. They also care for the kids at home.

An au pair makes an average annual income of $49,027, according to ZipRecruiter.

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Private chef

If you enjoy cooking, you may be able to land a live-in chef position. Your housing could be paid for while you cook for a client throughout the day. You might also spend part of the day shopping for ingredients.

As a private chef, you earn a median annual income of $67,549, according to Glassdoor.

Cruise line casino dealer

Spend your days on deck and your nights as a casino dealer on a cruise ship. You will have to be on the ship for an extended period, but the job comes with housing that helps you save money.

According to Glassdoor, gambling dealers earn a median annual salary of $74,306, but you can also pick up additional cash in tips.

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Building supervisor

Building supervisors usually work in apartment buildings or other buildings with multiple units. You're responsible for responding to issues around the building, including needed repairs or different fixes.

A building supervisor often lives in a building unit as part of their job. Property managers and associated professionals make a median annual income of $62,460, according to ZipRecruiter.

Park ranger

If you love the outdoors, you may enjoy a job as a park ranger. Park rangers are responsible for maintaining the parkland and addressing any issues that arise.

According to Indeed, a park ranger earns a median annual income of $43,075, according to Salary.com.

House manager

A house manager is responsible for taking care of the everyday needs of a home, such as hiring and supervising employees, organizing plans for maintenance and repairs, and performing other tasks that keep a home running smoothly.

A house manager can live on-site and earn a median annual income of $86,159, according to ZipRecruiter.

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Oil rig mechanic

Mechanics on oil rigs are responsible for maintaining the rigs and addressing any issues that need to be repaired. As a mechanic on an oil rig, you'll likely live on the rig for a specific amount of time.

Formally known as "roustabouts," oil rig mechanics make a median annual income of $65,000, according to ZipRecruiter.

Hotel manager

Some resort hotels offer managers housing as part of their employment. This may be due to limited affordable housing in a resort town or simply a desire to have a manager on-site during busy seasons.

Lodging managers earn a median annual income of $65,561, according to Glassdoor.

Live-in caregiver

You may have considered hiring a live-in caregiver for an older parent or loved one with an illness. Live-in caregivers take care of patients on a 24-hour schedule while also living in the home.

Caregivers working in individual and family services earn a median annual salary of $46,742, according to ZipRecruiter.

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Civil engineer

Civil engineers are responsible for planning and supervising the construction of buildings and municipal projects.

Because there are few civil engineers in some areas of the world, you may be able to travel internationally to help with projects and get housing as part of your contract.

A civil engineer earns a median annual income of $91,361, according to Indeed.

Travel nurse

A travel nurse position may be a good option if you enjoy caring for people.

A travel nurse is responsible for tasks similar to those of a typical nurse. You care for patients while also getting access to housing as part of your traveling contract.

A travel nurse in the U.S. earns a median annual income of $101,132, according to ZipRecruiter.

Musical actor

Traveling musical performances require actors to move with the show from city to city, allowing you to stay in different locations without paying for housing.

You'll need to perform in a variety of roles as an actor in the production, which may tour several cities.

Actors earn a median annual salary of $61,970, according to Glassdoor.

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Security guard

Security guards are responsible for keeping buildings and property secure. You may sometimes be required to live at the site as a security guard, and your employer will provide you with housing.

Security guards earn a median annual income of $40,852, according to Glassdoor.

Resident advisor

If you don't mind living on a campus with college students, you may be a perfect resident advisor candidate. Advisors live on campus in dorms and other housing and help students with issues.

You'll likely live in the same housing as students and make a median annual income of $41,074, according to Glassdoor.

Ranch manager

Ranch coordinators are responsible for all the everyday needs of a ranch, such as caring for animals, property, or buildings at the site. You'll likely be given housing as part of your work in order to stay close to the property.

A ranch coordinator makes a median annual salary of $54,276, according to ZipRecruiter.

Bottom line

Finding a job with housing may be a good option if you're struggling financially or want to start building wealth instead of spending it on rent or a mortgage.

Just remember that free housing related to your employment likely will mean you live close to your job. So, make sure you'll be comfortable with the idea of being a quick call away.

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