How much does a cleaner make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,053 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,772
- Equals
- $32,980
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,240 |
| 7. Luxembourg estimate | $33,290 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $32,980 |
| 9. Belgium estimate | $32,210 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $103 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Housekeeper£24,130
- Garment presser£23,330
- Car cleaner£26,600
- Window washer£29,190
- Cleaners£16,710
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaner make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,053 a month, £24,640 a year.
How much does a cleaner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £16,910 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £33,110.
Which country pays a cleaner the most?
United States, with a median of $36,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cleaner make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $36,280 a year against $32,980 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a cleaner or a garment presser?
A cleaner: £24,640 a year against £23,330 for a garment presser, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate