How much does a cleaning supervisor make?
a year · about $24 an hour
A typical cleaning supervisor in the United States makes $49,100 a year, about $24 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
They coordinate the cleaning crew, hand out supplies, and walk through rooms to check the work. They choose products for different surfaces and may jump in to clean when needed.
Did you know? A cleaning supervisor may jump in and clean too—and in a hospital, can help direct work to stop infections from spreading.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $35,520 and $76,430How do you become one?
In the U.S., a high school diploma or GED is the usual starting point for cleaning supervisors. O*NET says preparation is low, and related experience can range from little or none to several months or a year.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, job-related credentials, the employer’s setting (such as a hospital, hotel, or school), and location. More complex duties and greater responsibility can matter, and working more hours can change total pay.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Washington ($63,550), lowest in Arkansas ($37,500).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $35,520 | $49,100 | $76,430 | about 179,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $63,550 | about 3,000 |
| Rhode Island | $63,520 | about 800 |
| California | $61,470 | about 18,000 |
| New York | $60,580 | about 12,000 |
| Massachusetts | $59,760 | about 4,000 |
Official definition: Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/37-1011.00
- www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/37-1011.00
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes371011.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-and-training-by-occupation.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY