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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Charlotte?

$35,600a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $17.12 an hour or $2,967 a month.

Hourly
$17.12
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
195 of 393
Jobs in the area
13,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,630Median: $35,600Highest 10%: $43,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,630$13.28
25th$29,590$14.23
Median$35,600$17.12
75th$37,480$18.02
90th$43,680$21.00

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Durham, NC$36,590
Asheville, NC$35,720
Burlington, NC$35,250
Wilmington, NC$35,080
Raleigh, NC$34,980
Greenville, NC$34,700
Greensboro, NC$34,520
Fayetteville, NC$34,230
Winston-Salem, NC$34,150
Goldsboro, NC$33,840
Virginia Beach, VA$33,580
Hickory, NC$33,350
Jacksonville, NC$33,320
Pinehurst, NC$32,630
Rocky Mount, NC$30,920
Janitor and Cleaner salary in North Carolina Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$59,980
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$48,320
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$46,750
Pest Control Worker$45,250
Pesticide Handler$44,820
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,630
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$32,240
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $17.12 ($35,600 a year).

Do janitor and cleaners make more in Charlotte than the national average?

No: $35,600 against $36,840 nationally, 3% less.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $34,500, so Charlotte pays 3% more.

Where does Charlotte rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

195 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,680 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.