Commercial Cleaning Salary Data 2026: Pay Rates by Role and Region
2026 commercial cleaning salary data: median $31,400/yr for cleaners, $52,800 for supervisors, $78,500 for operations managers. Pay rates by role, region, and experience level.
Pay by role
Compensation in commercial cleaning varies significantly by role, certification, and experience level. Entry-level positions start at $24,000, while management roles reach $120,000+.
Salary ranges by role
| Role | Average | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitorial cleaner (entry-level) | $28,500 | $24,000 | $34,000 | No experience required, basic cleaning tasks |
| Janitorial cleaner (experienced) | $33,200 | $28,000 | $39,000 | 2+ years experience, specialized equipment |
| Floor care specialist | $36,800 | $30,000 | $44,000 | Strip/wax, carpet extraction, hard-floor care |
| Window cleaning technician | $38,500 | $32,000 | $48,000 | High-rise premium; rope access adds $5-10K |
| Team lead / working supervisor | $42,000 | $35,000 | $50,000 | Manages 3-8 cleaners on site |
| Area supervisor | $52,800 | $44,000 | $62,000 | Manages multiple sites, quality inspections |
| Operations manager | $78,500 | $62,000 | $95,000 | Oversees all field operations, P&L responsibility |
| Sales/business development | $65,000 | $48,000 | $95,000 | Base + commission; OTE varies widely |
| Branch/general manager | $92,000 | $72,000 | $120,000 | Full P&L, hiring, client relationships |
| Owner/operator (solo) | $45,000-$85,000 | $30,000 | $120,000 | Net income after all business expenses |
Salary range visualization
Pay by region
| Region | Adjustment | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York metro | +28% | $40,200 |
| San Francisco/Bay Area | +32% | $41,400 |
| Los Angeles | +18% | $37,100 |
| Chicago | +8% | $33,900 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | Baseline | $31,400 |
| Atlanta | -3% | $30,500 |
| Houston | -2% | $30,800 |
| Sydney (AUD) | N/A | AUD $48,000 |
| Melbourne (AUD) | N/A | AUD $45,500 |
| Auckland (NZD) | N/A | NZD $46,000 |
Methodology
Salary data is sourced primarily from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wages Survey (OEWS), supplemented by ISSA/CMM compensation surveys and IBISWorld wage analysis.
Ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of reported wages. Regional adjustments are calculated against the national median using BLS metro-area wage data for NAICS 561720.
Management and owner/operator compensation is sourced from ISSA/CMM surveys and IBISWorld. Owner income reflects net profit after all business operating expenses.
Australian and New Zealand data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Stats NZ. All AU/NZ figures are in local currency.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, Janitors and Cleaners (37-2011), May 2025 Link Accessed 2026-05-20.
- IBISWorld, Janitorial Services in the US, Wage Analysis 2025 Accessed 2026-05-20.
- ISSA/CMM Compensation Benchmarking Survey 2025 Accessed 2026-05-20.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings, Cleaning Workers, 2025 Accessed 2026-05-20.
Cite this report
SCAYLED (2026). Commercial Cleaning Salary Data 2026: Pay Rates by Role and Region. Retrieved from https://scayled.com/data/commercial-cleaning-salary-data-2026
Free to quote with attribution. Creative Commons CC BY 4.0.
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