How much does a cleaning supervisor make?
Answer: A typical cleaning supervisor in the United States makes $49,100 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 179,000 people work in this job. About the same as the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Cleaning supervisor pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| 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 |
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.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a cleaning supervisor do?
Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.
What's a typical day like?
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.
How to get this job
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.
High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)
Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized.
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.
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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