How much does a housekeeper make in Australia?
A$34,940a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$2,911 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$2,688
- Equals
- $24,000
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia 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 | $53,200 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,950 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,740 |
| 15. Netherlands estimate | $24,120 |
| 16. Australia | $24,000 |
| 17. Italy estimate | $21,180 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $104 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CleanerA$32,730
- Garment presserA$44,100
- Car cleanerA$46,020
- Window washerA$51,390
- CleanersA$51,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does a housekeeper make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$2,911 a month, A$34,940 a year.
Which country pays a housekeeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,660 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a housekeeper make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $35,510 a year against $24,000 in Australia, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a housekeeper or a cleaner?
A housekeeper: A$34,940 a year against A$32,730 for a cleaner, 1.1 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate