In Victorian times, the cost of hiring a nursery maid varied widely depending on factors such as location, the family's wealth, and the maid's experience. On average, a nursery maid might earn between £10 to £30 per year, with wealthier families potentially paying more for highly skilled or experienced caregivers. Additionally, room and board were often provided, which could influence overall costs.
A scullery maid would have to get up first about 5.30 am and probably not get to bed until 10pm
chimney sweeps would often have the left overs
the cook, scullery maid and kitchen maid :P:P:P
3 pence a day
basically a cook is a maid who cooked food for people
A house-maid's wages for a week [but she would also be fed and housed], or about 8 gallons of beer [if you wanted to damage your liver].
3 pence a hourAnswer:Without adjusting for cost of living and so on the pay seems to be pretty dismal. In the mid-1860s mais in London in London received about £21 pounds/year. For a ten hour day this would be 8d. In today's money a maid would work for a minimal pay of about $20,000, about the same as a McJob.
In Victorian times, a scullery maid typically earned between £10 to £20 per year, depending on the household's wealth and location. Their wages were often low, reflecting their status as entry-level domestic workers. In addition to their salary, they might receive room and board, which was common for live-in staff. Overall, the pay was modest and often barely sufficient to cover basic living expenses.
Usually from about 12 years of age
The king, the queen and a maid
The queen baked a pie for the king in the nursery rhyme "Sing a Song of Sixpence." The maid in the nursery rhyme serves the pie to the king.