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How much do matchmaking jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for matchmaking in California is $80,732.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,200.00 and $89,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a matchmaker?

To thrive as a Matchmaker, you need strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of relationship dynamics, and experience in counseling or psychology, often supported by relevant training or certifications. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software and online dating platforms is typically valuable. Exceptional communication, empathy, and discretion help build trust with clients and facilitate meaningful connections. These skills are crucial for successfully matching clients, maintaining client satisfaction, and building a reputable matchmaking practice.

What are the most common challenges faced by matchmakers, and how can they be addressed?

Professional matchmakers often encounter challenges such as balancing client expectations, navigating sensitive personal information, and maintaining confidentiality. Clients may have specific, sometimes unrealistic, criteria, requiring matchmakers to guide them toward more open-minded approaches. Additionally, fostering trust and managing disappointment if matches do not lead to successful relationships are key parts of the job. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a structured vetting process help address these challenges and ensure a positive experience for both clients and matchmakers.

What is the difference between Matchmaking vs Recruiter?

AspectMatchmaking
Primary RoleConnecting clients with compatible service providers or partners based on personal or professional criteria
Work EnvironmentOften involves personalized consultations, relationship building, and matching based on preferences
Required CredentialsTypically no formal certifications; skills in communication, relationship management, and understanding client needs
Industry UsageUsed in dating, luxury services, and niche professional networks

Recruiters focus on sourcing candidates for job openings by screening resumes and conducting interviews, primarily within HR and staffing industries. Matchmaking centers on pairing individuals or clients with suitable service providers or partners based on compatibility, often in personal or niche markets. While both roles involve connecting people, recruiters are more focused on employment placement, whereas matchmaking emphasizes relationship compatibility.

What is matchmaking?

Matchmaking as a job involves helping individuals find compatible partners for romantic relationships, friendships, or even business connections. Professional matchmakers use various methods, such as interviews, personality assessments, and databases, to understand their clients' preferences and values. They then curate introductions and facilitate meetings, offering guidance and support throughout the process. Matchmaking can be done independently or as part of an agency and often involves a personalized and confidential approach.
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Infographic showing various Matchmaking job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 15% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 71% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,732 per year, or $38.8 per hour.

Program Manager - Home Match - Santa Clara County

Front Porch Communities and Services

Los Gatos, CA • On-site

$82K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Community Services NorCal - Home Match - Santa Clara County
Pay Range: $82,930 - $84,000
Full Time with Benefits!
The Home Match Program helps communities meet three important goals: empowering aging community members to stay in their chosen homes; creating affordable places to live; and combating social isolation. We create affordable housing options for our local workforce, retirees and students while simultaneously preventing the displacement and/or homelessness of elders in our community. Both Home Providers and Home Seekers receive social and economic benefits through the reciprocal dynamics of home sharing. WE ARE EXPANDING OUR PROGRAM TO SANTA CLARA COUNTY! Join our amazing team and see how you can be a part of what is possible!
Job Summary:
The Program Manager is the primary point of contact for participants, conducting intakes, home visits, processing applications, making introductions between potential home mates, facilitating living-together agreements, and providing ongoing match support. This position is also responsible for increasing the visibility of the program to attract a diverse group of program applicants through in-person and online outreach. The Program Manager must have strong cultural competency and be skilled working with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and circumstances. This position requires flexibility in working hours, including occasional evening and weekend work. Candidate backgrounds could come from roles including outreach, social services, case management, customer service, real estate, program coordination. And, candidates who have an established network in Santa Clara County and knowledge of local housing challenges is desirable. Bilingual English / Spanish language skills, required for this position in Santa Clara County. Office is located in Los Gatos, CA.
Essential Functions:
  • Manage a portfolio of program participants, providing high-touch support during the application process; local travel to participant's homes.
  • Process applications for new home seekers and home providers, including extensive database use, document collection, and running background checks
  • Conduct intake interviews at home sites to evaluate the compatibility of home seekers and home providers while also prioritizing their needs with sensitivity and a sense of urgency
  • Offer warm-handoff referrals to other services that support housing stability
  • Assess the safety and suitability of potential site offerings via home visits and facilitate room readiness
  • Support participants throughout the matching process by making introductions based on shared communication styles and lifestyle preferences, facilitating living together agreements and providing ongoing match support
  • Implement outreach campaigns and track results to recruit sufficient participants to meet program goals
  • Table at community events to share program information and recruit participants
  • Deliver flyers to partner organizations and post flyers in high traffic areas across Santa Clara County
  • 70% local driving in Santa Clara County and other Front Porch Bay Area locations

Skills:
Essential:
Bilingual English / Spanish language skills
Credentials:
Essential:
Valid Class C drivers license with clean driving record
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
*Bachelors Degree or 3+ years of relevant experience
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Candidate backgrounds could come from roles including outreach, social services, case management, customer service, real estate, program coordination. And, candidates who have an established network in Santa Clara County and knowledge of local housing challenges is desirable.
Front Porch offers competitive benefits for eligible Full Time employees. Benefits include:
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
  • Generous PTO, + Anniversary recognition day
  • 403 (b) Savings plan, a tax-advantaged retirement account with company matching
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account
  • Employee Assistance Program: Heart Fund Learn More
  • Leadership and skills development
  • Employee discount programs

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).
Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.
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