(ThePennyWatcher.com) – Did you ever think about a job that may provide more than a paycheck? How about getting the benefit of free housing as well?
There are some specific industries and careers that could offer you entry-level and seasonal jobs that also come with a place to stay, so let’s take a look.
Put more money in your pocket, learn a new skill, and even experience a new culture.
Here are some great jobs that offer free housing, along with insights into their salaries and job outlook:
Park Ranger
Job Description: Give tours, responding to emergencies and patrol parks all while enjoying free accommodations in some of America’s most beautiful landscapes.
Estimated Salary: According to Park-Ranger.org Rangers could earn upwards of around $85,000 per year.
Au Pair
Job Description: Providing childcare to families of all backgrounds has always been in demand.
Estimated Salary: Salary varies depending on the country and the family but here are some examples.
In Australia, it ranges from $580 to $720 per month at the high end, while in Spain, you could earn upwards of $500 per month. These numbers are all over the place, there are thousands of opportunities.
Cruise Ship Employee
Job Description: There are opportunities on cruise ships everywhere, spanning various industries. Be a casino dealer, entertainer, restaurant server, chef, deckhand, and more.
Estimated Salary: The average cruise ship worker earns around $50,000, but salaries vary widely. Make sure to check in with sites like Zip Recruiter and the many others that provide this information.
Private Chef
Job Description: If your trained and have what it takes, you can be the main man or women in the kitchen leading the way and earning a nice living for it. Prepare daily meals for family members and guests, including gourmet dishes for special occasions.
Estimated Salary: Private Chefs can earn around $90,000 just check out sites like (Indeed).
Building Superintendent
Job Description: You can see the benefits of living in apartment buildings or condo complexes cost free if you manage them as well, so perhaps you can check into this career.
Estimated Salary: Building Superintendents earn an average of $60,000 per year according to most of the review and jobs sites out there.
Seasonal Hotel/Resort Worker
Job Description: Working at hotels or resorts during peak tourist seasons can be great money, and offer you some of the same amenities as the guests on vacation!
Housekeeping, maintenance, and food service are some of the opportunities.
Estimated Salary: You can make a solid living upwards of $40,000 and sometimes with exchange rates that goes even farther!
Ranch Hand
Job Description: Ranch hands do work long hours in all weather conditions, performing tasks from feeding livestock to fixing fences and operating machinery. It’s not for the lazy or faint of heart, but if this is in line with your passion check it out.
Accommodation may include bunkhouses on the property.
Estimated Salary: Ranch Hands earn around $30,000
International Civil Engineer
Job Description: Designing and building important infrastructure like roads, bridges, and buildings, and international civil engineers often receive housing as part of their compensation package.
Estimated Salary: You can make a nice living, some jobs posted around $90,000 and up.
Travel Nurse
Job Description: Every major operation needs a good travel nurse on hand. These are registered nurses who take temporary assignments in various locations, often with free housing as part of the deal.
Estimated Salary: A solid salary of around $89,000 per year (ZipRecruiter).
Make sure to do your own research, but there are thousands of opportunities for folks who may want to experience another place, and also see the benefit of free housing.
Good luck with whatever career choice you make!
