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Office cleaner salary

Average office cleaner salary

$13.2

$27,453 yearly

Entry-level office cleaner salary
$21,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Office Cleaner Salary

The average salary for an office cleaner in the United States is approximately $27,453 per year, or about $13 per hour. This figure reflects data collected from various sources and highlights the demand for cleaning professionals in diverse work environments.

Salary by Experience Level

Experience plays a crucial role in determining salary levels. Entry-level positions may start around $25,000 annually, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $30,000 or more, particularly in larger metropolitan areas.

Location Impact

Where you work significantly impacts earning potential. States like California and New York often offer higher salaries compared to the national average. For example, office cleaners in California can earn an average of $32,000 annually, reflecting the cost of living and demand for services.

Job Opportunities

As the need for cleanliness in workplaces grows, job opportunities for office cleaners remain stable. Opportunities exist in various sectors, including corporate offices, schools, and healthcare facilities, making this a viable career path for those seeking employment.

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Where can an Office Cleaner earn more?

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Columbus, OH$32,669
Albuquerque, NM$21,953
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Southern$36,651
ManpowerGroup$27,318

Office cleaner salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level office cleaner$21,500$10.35
Mid-level office cleaner$28,100$13.52
Senior-level office cleaner$35,500$17.06

Office cleaner salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for an office cleaner typically falls between $27,453 and $39,000.
zippia
$27,453yearly
glassdoor[1]
$39,000yearly
indeed[2]
$31,680yearly
comparably[3]
$36,132yearly
Salary.com[4]
$33,584yearly
ZipRecruiter[5]
$30,929yearly

Average office cleaner salary by state

The average office cleaner salary in Washington, New York, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average office cleaner salary states are West Virginia, New Mexico, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for office cleaners

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$30,167$14.50
2New York$32,422$15.59
3Oregon$32,116$15.44
4Washington$32,538$15.64
5Arizona$28,829$13.86
6Rhode Island$29,541$14.20
7Vermont$30,004$14.43
8Tennessee$27,068$13.01
9Connecticut$32,027$15.40
10Hawaii$31,919$15.35
11New Hampshire$29,245$14.06
12Maine$29,175$14.03
13Wyoming$26,791$12.88
14Illinois$28,524$13.71
15Iowa$27,570$13.25
16South Dakota$29,332$14.10
17Pennsylvania$26,701$12.84
18Nevada$27,171$13.06
19California$30,787$14.80
20Minnesota$28,336$13.62
21Massachusetts$30,149$14.49
22Indiana$26,011$12.51
23Michigan$26,028$12.51
24Kansas$27,396$13.17
25Kentucky$25,777$12.39
26North Dakota$26,761$12.87
27Ohio$25,015$12.03
28Montana$26,006$12.50
29Nebraska$26,967$12.96
30New Jersey$27,533$13.24
31Wisconsin$25,056$12.05
32Missouri$26,043$12.52
33District of Columbia$30,187$14.51
34Maryland$27,949$13.44
35Georgia$26,852$12.91
36Texas$25,251$12.14
37Idaho$24,188$11.63
38Florida$23,984$11.53
39Utah$24,378$11.72
40Oklahoma$24,436$11.75
41Colorado$26,399$12.69
42West Virginia$22,181$10.66
43North Carolina$24,006$11.54
44Virginia$24,119$11.60
45Delaware$25,073$12.05
46Louisiana$21,340$10.26
47Arkansas$22,790$10.96
48New Mexico$21,846$10.50
49Mississippi$19,529$9.39
50South Carolina$19,343$9.30
51Alabama$21,535$10.35

Highest paying cities for office cleaners

The highest-paying cities for office cleaners are Tacoma, WA, New York, NY, and Laguna Hills, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Tacoma, WA$32,669$15.71
2New York, NY$32,336$15.55
3Laguna Hills, CA$30,522$14.67
4Phoenix, AZ$28,898$13.89
5Duluth, MN$28,834$13.86
6Addison, IL$28,581$13.74
7Easton, PA$27,032$13.00
8Troy, MI$26,130$12.56
9Covington, KY$25,956$12.48
10Saint Louis, MO$25,946$12.47
11Akron, OH$25,344$12.18
12Appleton, WI$25,293$12.16
13Richardson, TX$25,198$12.11
14Logan, UT$24,386$11.72
15Richmond, VA$24,047$11.56
16Clermont, FL$24,008$11.54
17Parkersburg, WV$22,191$10.67
18Albuquerque, NM$21,953$10.55

Office cleaner salary details

An office cleaner's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $34,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average office cleaner salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an office cleaner's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
75th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
Average$27,453$2,288$13
25th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12
10th Percentile$21,000$1,750$10

Highest paying office cleaner jobs

The highest paying types of office cleaners are custodian/substitute custodian, cabin cleaner, and custodian.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Housekeeping Aide$29,968$2,497$14.41113,524
Porter$29,861$2,488$14.3687,777
Housekeeping Attendant$28,031$2,336$13.48112,783
Day Porter$28,820$2,402$13.8684,003
Custodian$30,176$2,515$14.5147,364
Custodian/Substitute Custodian$30,974$2,581$14.8933,171

Top companies hiring office cleaners now:

  1. One Source Assoc. jobs (13)
  2. Homes.com jobs (6)
  3. ManpowerGroup jobs (11)
  4. ABM Industries jobs (15)
  5. Jani-King jobs (28)

Which companies pay office cleaners the most?

Office cleaner salaries at Southern and Tri Cities are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average office cleaner salary at companies like Velociti and Mainline Health Systems are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Southern$36,651$17.62
2Tri Cities$30,962$14.89
3Velociti$29,564$14.21
4Mainline Health Systems$29,498$14.18
5Haynes International$29,439$14.15
6Better Business Bureau$29,147$14.01
7Remedy Intelligent Staffing$29,035$13.96
8Marjam Supply$29,028$13.96
9Healthcare Services Group$29,023$13.95
10Alleghany$28,781$13.84
11Bryn Mawr Urology$28,672$13.78
12TERRA Staffing Group$28,668$13.78
13A-L-L Equipment$28,235$13.57
14PeopleReady$28,065$13.49
15The Marcus Corporation$27,855$13.39
16Hilton$27,846$13.39
17Randstad North America, Inc.$27,491$13.22
18AccuData Integrated Marketing$27,444$13.19
19NANA$27,353$13.15
20ManpowerGroup$27,318$13.13

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$29,000$28,400$27,800$27,200$26,600$26,000
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Office Cleaner salary by industry

The average office cleaner salary varies across industries:

  • The average office cleaner salary in the finance industry is $27,888, the highest of any industry.
  • The average office cleaner salary in the finance industry is $27,680.
  • Office cleaners in the professional industry earn an average salary of $25,908, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for office cleaners

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$27,888$13.41
2Manufacturing$27,680$13.31
3Utilities$27,239$13.10
4Telecommunication$27,213$13.08
5Hospitality$27,145$13.05
6Professional$25,908$12.46

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Office cleaner salary trends

The average office cleaner salary has risen by $6,334 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average office cleaner earned $21,119 annually, but today, they earn $27,453 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for office cleaners over the last decade.

Compare office cleaner salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average office cleaner salary over time

Compare office cleaner salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Office cleaner salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$27,500$13.20+5.7%
2024$25,900$12.45+4.8%
2023$24,600$11.85+4.3%
2022$23,600$11.34+3.2%
2021$22,800$10.98+3.1%

Recently added office cleaner salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Crystal Clear Building ServicesOffice Cleaning/Medical Cleaning-Late EveningsAkron, OH06/29/2025$29,218
Enviro-Clean ServicesCleaning-Office & Manufacturing Setting (Janitorial)Muskegon, MI06/26/2025$31,305
ESS Clean Inc.Office CleanerPekin, IL06/26/2025$32,349
Rwk ServicesOffice Cleaning Position LapeerLapeer, MI06/26/2025$31,305
Rwk ServicesOffice Cleaner-Evenings DowntownCleveland, OH06/26/2025$25,044
Green Clean CommercialOffice CleanerSaint Louis, MO06/26/2025$29,218
Office PrideTues & Thurs Office CleanerIowa City, IA06/25/2025$31,305
Central Maintenance & ServiceOffice CleanerTarentum, PA06/25/2025$31,305
McLemore Building Maintenance7293-Office Cleaner/Limpieza de Oficina (Operations)Nome, TX06/24/2025$24,001
Servicemaster By Round The Clock CleaningOffice Cleaner-Marcon BlvdAllentown, PA06/24/2025$37,566

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