What is the average commercial cleaning contract value in 2026?

The average monthly contract for a 5,000 sqft office with 3x/week standard cleaning runs approximately $1,500-$2,400 per month in a mid-tier U.S. market. Larger facilities (20,000+ sqft) average $3,500-$6,000/month. In Australia, equivalent contracts run AUD $2,000-$4,000/month; in New Zealand, NZD $2,200-$4,500/month.

How do I price commercial cleaning for a warehouse?

Warehouse and industrial cleaning typically prices at $0.03-$0.08 per square foot per visit. The lower rate reflects open floor plans, fewer restrooms, and less detailed surface work. For a 50,000 sqft warehouse with weekly cleaning, expect to quote $1,500-$4,000/month. Add premiums for food-grade, cold storage, or cleanroom requirements.

Should I charge hourly or per square foot?

In the U.S., per-square-foot pricing is standard for commercial contracts because it provides predictability for both parties. In Australia and New Zealand, hourly rates (AUD $25-45/hr, NZD $28-48/hr) are more common. Per-sqft pricing rewards efficiency: as your team gets faster, your effective hourly rate increases.

How much more should I charge for medical facility cleaning?

Medical and healthcare cleaning commands a 30-60% premium over standard office rates, bringing the range to $0.12-$0.25/sqft per visit. The premium reflects infection control training, EPA-registered disinfectant requirements, biohazard handling protocols, and detailed documentation for compliance audits.

Updated May 2026

Commercial Cleaning Pricing Guide 2026: Rates per Square Foot

How much to charge for commercial cleaning in 2026. Rates per square foot by service type, regional adjustments, and contract pricing benchmarks for cleaning business owners.

USD $0.07-0.15/sqft

Average rate (per cleaning visit)

Service categories priced

What to charge

Commercial Cleaning pricing varies by service type, facility size, frequency, and region. The table below covers 10 common service categories with low-to-high ranges for mid-tier U.S. markets in 2026.

Pricing by service type

Commercial Cleaning pricing by service type
Service	Low	High	Unit	Notes
Basic janitorial (office)	$0.05	$0.10	/sqft/visit	Vacuuming, trash, surface wipe
Standard office cleaning	$0.07	$0.15	/sqft/visit	Basic + restrooms, kitchen, glass
Deep cleaning	$0.15	$0.30	/sqft/visit	Quarterly or one-time intensive
Industrial/warehouse	$0.03	$0.08	/sqft/visit	Large open floor, lower detail
Medical/healthcare facility	$0.12	$0.25	/sqft/visit	Compliance cleaning, biohazard
Post-construction cleanup	$0.15	$0.50	/sqft	One-time, heavy debris removal
Carpet cleaning	$0.08	$0.20	/sqft	Hot water extraction, per occurrence
Window cleaning (exterior)	$2.00	$7.00	/pane	Ground level; add $1-3/pane per floor
Floor stripping and waxing	$0.20	$0.45	/sqft	Strip, seal, and 2-3 coats of wax
Pressure washing	$0.08	$0.20	/sqft	Exterior surfaces, parking areas

Regional pricing adjustments

Commercial Cleaning regional pricing adjustments
Region	Adjustment	Context
Major metro (NYC, LA, SF)	+25-40%	Higher labor costs, insurance, and parking/access charges
Secondary metro (Dallas, Atlanta, Denver)	Baseline	Most published rates reflect this tier
Regional/rural markets	-15-25%	Lower labor costs but also lower volume; travel time offsets savings
Australia (Sydney, Melbourne)	AUD $25-45/hr	Typically quoted hourly rather than per sqft in AU market
New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington)	NZD $28-48/hr	Hourly quoting standard; higher rates in Auckland CBD

Factors that affect pricing

Facility sizeInverse

Larger facilities command lower per-sqft rates due to efficiencies of scale. A 50,000 sqft warehouse cleans at roughly half the per-sqft rate of a 2,000 sqft office.

Cleaning frequencyDiscount with volume

5x/week contracts typically price 15-25% lower per visit than 1x/week. Daily service reduces setup time per visit.

Scope of servicesAdditive

Each additional service line (restroom supplies, carpet care, window cleaning) adds 10-20% to the base contract.

Time of servicePremium for daytime

Daytime cleaning commands a 10-15% premium over after-hours service due to workflow disruption management.

Compliance requirementsPremium

Healthcare, food processing, and cleanroom facilities require specialized training, products, and documentation. Expect 30-60% premiums.

Contract lengthDiscount for commitment

12-month contracts typically price 5-10% below month-to-month. 24-month terms may offer an additional 3-5% discount.

Methodology

Pricing ranges are compiled from ISSA industry benchmarks, distributor surveys, and IBISWorld revenue-per-establishment data. Ranges represent the middle 60% of reported contract values (excluding the lowest 20% and highest 20%).

Regional adjustments are estimated from Bureau of Labor Statistics wage differentials for NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and validated against Scayled's aggregate contract-value data.

Australian and New Zealand rates are sourced from industry associations and Scayled's local-market scan data. Currency conversions are not applied; all rates are in local currency.

Sources

ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard, Pricing Benchmarks 2025 Accessed 2026-05-20.
CleanFax/ISSA Distributor Survey, Commercial Pricing Report 2025 Accessed 2026-05-20.
IBISWorld, Janitorial Services in the US, Revenue & Pricing 2025 Accessed 2026-05-20.
Scayled aggregate contract-value data, Jan-Apr 2026 Accessed 2026-05-20.

Cite this report

SCAYLED (2026). Commercial Cleaning Pricing Guide 2026: Rates per Square Foot. Retrieved from https://scayled.com/data/commercial-cleaning-pricing-guide-2026

Free to quote with attribution. Creative Commons CC BY 4.0.

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Frequently asked questions

Standard commercial office cleaning ranges from $0.07 to $0.15 per square foot per visit in 2026. The rate depends on facility type, scope of services, frequency, and your market. Industrial and warehouse spaces command lower rates ($0.03-$0.08/sqft) due to simpler cleaning requirements, while medical facilities command higher rates ($0.12-$0.25/sqft) due to compliance needs.

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