BLS wage data says cleaners in California earn $20.62/hr. That's 35.9% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$20.62
Customer Rate
$44–$59/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
California
National Avg
California runs noticeably above the national average. Higher cost of living pushes wages up, and your bids should reflect that. Underbidding here means underpaying yourself.
| Service | California Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home cleaning (2–3 bed) | $136–$245 |
| Deep cleaning | $272–$544 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | $340–$679 |
| Recurring weekly service | $109–$204 /visit |
| Office cleaning (small, <3,000 sq ft) | $204–$476 /visit |
| Office cleaning (mid, 3,000–10,000 sq ft) | $476–$1087 /visit |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0–$1 /sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | $34–$102 |
| Window cleaning (per pane, exterior) | $5–$11 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using California BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for California (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for California (CA). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, house cleaners in California typically charge between $44 and $59 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type (standard vs. deep cleaning), square footage, and whether the cleaner supplies their own materials.
Cleaning labor costs in California are 35.9% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage for housekeeping workers in California is $20.62, compared to $15.17 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($20.62/hr in California), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $44–$59/hr. Then adjust for job scope: deep cleans and move-outs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within California can vary 30–40%), job type (standard cleaning vs. deep cleaning vs. post-construction), and frequency. Weekly recurring clients cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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