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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Lexington?

$35,460a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $17.05 an hour or $2,955 a month.

Hourly
$17.05
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
204 of 393
Jobs in the area
3,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,880Median: $35,460Highest 10%: $49,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,880$13.40
25th$30,000$14.42
Median$35,460$17.05
75th$40,250$19.35
90th$49,640$23.87

Other cities in Kentucky

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Cincinnati, OH$36,030
Louisville, KY$35,000
Clarksville, TN$34,990
Elizabethtown, KY$34,540
Bowling Green, KY$34,190
Paducah, KY$33,450
Huntington, WV$30,130
Owensboro, KY$29,320
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Kentucky Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Lexington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$57,160
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,950
Pest Control Worker$45,240
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$43,870
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,800
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$30,830
Salaries for every job in Lexington, KY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $17.05 ($35,460 a year).

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

No: $35,460 against $36,840 nationally, 4% less.

How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?

The median in Kentucky is $32,320, so Lexington pays 10% more.

Where does Lexington rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

204 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,640 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.