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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Philadelphia?

$36,930a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,078 a month.

Hourly
$17.75
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
129 of 393
Jobs in the area
40,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,160Median: $36,930Highest 10%: $49,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,160$14.50
25th$33,400$16.06
Median$36,930$17.75
75th$45,100$21.68
90th$49,890$23.99

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Allentown, PA$37,700
Lebanon, PA$37,430
Reading, PA$37,270
Williamsport, PA$37,140
Harrisburg, PA$36,710
Scranton, PA$36,570
Pittsburgh, PA$36,500
York, PA$36,390
State College, PA$35,850
Lancaster, PA$35,690
Gettysburg, PA$35,410
Chambersburg, PA$35,150
Erie, PA$33,840
Altoona, PA$33,220
Johnstown, PA$29,910
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Pennsylvania Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Philadelphia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tree Trimmer and Pruner$62,940
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$62,230
Building Cleaning Worker$50,660
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$50,340
Pest Control Worker$47,260
Pesticide Handler$46,280
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$42,130
Grounds Maintenance Worker$36,470
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,550
Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $17.75 ($36,930 a year).

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

Yes: $36,930 against $36,840 nationally, 0% more.

How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $36,520, so Philadelphia pays 1% more.

Where does Philadelphia rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

129 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,890 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.