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How much does a building cleaning worker make in San Francisco?

$45,430a year

Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $21.84 an hour or $3,786 a month.

Hourly
$21.84
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
18 of 34
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,590Median: $45,430Highest 10%: $72,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,590$18.55
25th$38,600$18.56
Median$45,430$21.84
75th$53,310$25.63
90th$72,670$34.94

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers.

San Jose, CA$49,530
San Diego, CA$46,960
Sacramento, CA$46,900
Los Angeles, CA$44,590
Riverside, CA$43,680
Building Cleaning Worker salary in California Building Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in San Francisco

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$76,990
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$75,980
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$70,400
Pesticide Handler$54,420
Pest Control Worker$53,380
Grounds Maintenance Worker$48,830
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$48,040
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$46,590
Janitor and Cleaner$44,180
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in San Francisco?

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $21.84 ($45,430 a year).

Do building cleaning workers make more in San Francisco than the national average?

Yes: $45,430 against $44,040 nationally, 3% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $45,430, so San Francisco pays 0% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for building cleaning worker pay?

18 of 34 metro areas with data.

How much does a building cleaning worker make starting out in San Francisco?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,670 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.