How much does a housekeeper make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,011 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,741
- Equals
- $32,300
- 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 | $53,200 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,950 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,740 |
| 8. Belgium estimate | $32,630 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $32,300 |
| 10. Canada | $29,190 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $104 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Cleaner£24,640
- Garment presser£23,330
- Car cleaner£26,600
- Window washer£29,190
- Cleaners£16,710
Frequently asked questions
How much does a housekeeper make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,011 a month, £24,130 a year.
How much does a housekeeper 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 housekeeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,660 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a housekeeper make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $35,510 a year against $32,300 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a housekeeper or a garment presser?
A housekeeper: £24,130 a year against £23,330 for a garment presser, 1.0 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate