How much does a housekeeper make in Canada?
CA$41,060a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,422 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$2,800
- Equals
- $29,190
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What domestic cleaners and helpers earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$32,240Median: CA$41,060Highest 10%: CA$52,000
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 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $32,300 |
| 10. Canada | $29,190 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $27,930 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $104 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CleanerCA$41,060
- Garment presserCA$40,560
- CleanersCA$40,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a housekeeper make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,422 a month, CA$41,060 a year.
How much does a housekeeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$32,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$52,000.
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 Canada or in United States?
In United States: $35,510 a year against $29,190 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate