BLS wage data says cleaners in South Carolina earn $13.37/hr. That's 11.9% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$13.37
Customer Rate
$28–$38/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
South Carolina
National Avg
South Carolina labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | South Carolina Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home cleaning (2–3 bed) | $88–$159 |
| Deep cleaning | $176–$352 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | $220–$441 |
| Recurring weekly service | $70–$132 /visit |
| Office cleaning (small, <3,000 sq ft) | $132–$308 /visit |
| Office cleaning (mid, 3,000–10,000 sq ft) | $308–$705 /visit |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0–$0 /sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | $22–$66 |
| Window cleaning (per pane, exterior) | $4–$7 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using South Carolina BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for South Carolina (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for South Carolina (SC). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, house cleaners in South Carolina typically charge between $28 and $38 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 South Carolina are 11.9% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage for housekeeping workers in South Carolina is $13.37, compared to $15.17 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($13.37/hr in South Carolina), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $28–$38/hr. Then adjust for job scope: deep cleans and move-outs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within South Carolina 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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