First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers earn a median $49,100 a year nationally. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
U.S. median
$49,100
$23.61 per hour
Range
$35,520 – $76,430
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
178,760
across the U.S.
▲3.3%
Pay trend: The median for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in the U.S. rose from $47,520 (May 2024) to $49,100 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.9%.
What first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers do
Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.2% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 30,800
- Self-employed
- 31%
Employment of first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers is projected to grow 3.2% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 30,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$41,632
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,469Monthly
$1,735Twice a month
$1,601Every 2 weeks
$20.02Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,712
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,044
- Medicare (1.45%)$712
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,632
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,520 | $17.08 | $30,720 |
| 25th percentile | $40,100 | $19.28 | $34,400 |
| Median (50th) | $49,100 | $23.61 | $41,632 |
| 75th percentile | $62,600 | $30.10 | $52,479 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,430 | $36.75 | $62,599 |
Best cities for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $70,400 | $55,021 | $47,591 | 2,680 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $61,390 | $48,657 | $44,942 | 2,870 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $51,460 | $43,528 | $43,435 | 3,200 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $61,270 | $48,888 | $43,048 | 5,190 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $59,990 | $47,740 | $42,411 | 11,670 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $50,340 | $41,083 | $40,060 | 2,980 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $51,280 | $40,990 | $39,567 | 3,910 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $48,200 | $39,030 | $39,007 | 3,020 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $50,840 | $41,146 | $37,788 | 5,140 |
| 10 | Orlando, FL | $44,910 | $38,265 | $37,730 | 3,070 |
| 11 | Dallas, TX | $45,290 | $38,571 | $37,414 | 3,310 |
| 12 | Miami, FL | $45,440 | $38,691 | $33,893 | 4,510 |
| 13 | Houston, TX | $38,500 | $33,115 | $33,575 | 3,680 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $70,400
- Boston, MA — $61,390
- Los Angeles, CA — $61,270
- New York, NY — $59,990
- Las Vegas, NV — $51,460
- Chicago, IL — $51,280
- Washington, DC — $50,840
- Philadelphia, PA — $50,340
- Atlanta, GA — $48,200
- Miami, FL — $45,440
- Dallas, TX — $45,290
- Orlando, FL — $44,910
- Houston, TX — $38,500
First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $63,550 | +8.0% | $53,242 | $47,000 – $82,620 | 2,910 |
| Rhode Island | $63,520 | +2.7% | $51,453 | $43,500 – $77,170 | 800 |
| California | $61,470 | +5.8% | $49,034 | $40,870 – $82,800 | 18,060 |
| New York | $60,580 | +5.9% | $48,182 | $39,160 – $84,930 | 11,620 |
| Massachusetts | $59,760 | +0.0% | $47,429 | $41,040 – $79,260 | 4,000 |
| Vermont | $59,340 | +3.1% | $48,306 | $43,680 – $77,900 | 420 |
| Hawaii | $59,060 | −0.7% | $46,676 | $43,680 – $80,550 | 1,500 |
| Connecticut | $57,200 | +12.4% | $46,491 | $38,880 – $85,420 | 2,110 |
| Alaska | $56,690 | +0.1% | $47,730 | $40,840 – $72,870 | 600 |
| Oregon | $56,210 | +11.9% | $43,256 | $40,600 – $74,620 | 2,470 |
| Maine | $55,810 | +11.1% | $44,438 | $41,790 – $73,190 | 670 |
| New Hampshire | $55,200 | −0.3% | $46,533 | $40,130 – $80,720 | 750 |
| New Jersey | $55,170 | −3.6% | $45,009 | $39,820 – $80,230 | 5,600 |
| Colorado | $55,100 | +6.9% | $44,737 | $39,310 – $81,140 | 4,070 |
| North Dakota | $54,210 | +3.4% | $45,738 | $38,430 – $75,570 | 490 |
| Minnesota | $53,510 | +7.9% | $43,060 | $38,130 – $79,820 | 2,270 |
| Utah | $52,420 | +5.3% | $42,907 | $36,940 – $75,190 | 2,240 |
| Delaware | $50,750 | +2.1% | $40,818 | $35,400 – $72,810 | 790 |
| Indiana | $50,570 | +8.4% | $41,351 | $37,030 – $75,940 | 2,840 |
| Nevada | $50,080 | −0.0% | $42,419 | $36,640 – $64,270 | 4,100 |
| Kansas | $49,780 | −0.6% | $40,200 | $36,920 – $74,770 | 1,570 |
| Maryland | $49,550 | +4.7% | $40,003 | $37,190 – $74,310 | 3,550 |
| Illinois | $49,410 | −2.5% | $39,580 | $38,290 – $76,050 | 5,090 |
| Wisconsin | $49,070 | +4.3% | $40,230 | $38,340 – $75,970 | 2,740 |
| Nebraska | $48,870 | +0.2% | $40,103 | $37,130 – $68,050 | 1,260 |
| Virginia | $48,660 | +1.2% | $39,294 | $35,220 – $75,610 | 5,900 |
| Arizona | $48,610 | +2.8% | $40,232 | $38,600 – $75,760 | 3,050 |
| Idaho | $48,390 | +0.6% | $39,605 | $36,700 – $70,770 | 1,220 |
| Montana | $48,240 | +4.5% | $39,430 | $34,310 – $66,810 | 760 |
| District of Columbia | $47,950 | −2.5% | $38,997 | $40,950 – $77,490 | 1,460 |
| Wyoming | $47,840 | −1.3% | $40,619 | $31,200 – $72,900 | 580 |
| North Carolina | $47,490 | +7.3% | $38,952 | $34,640 – $73,490 | 5,550 |
| Iowa | $47,200 | +4.3% | $38,963 | $36,330 – $66,110 | 2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,920 | +0.8% | $38,440 | $33,530 – $66,860 | 6,250 |
| South Dakota | $46,860 | +2.4% | $39,832 | $34,210 – $64,020 | 610 |
| Tennessee | $46,800 | +2.9% | $39,784 | $32,110 – $75,930 | 3,510 |
| Michigan | $46,770 | +0.4% | $38,023 | $36,820 – $65,410 | 3,870 |
| Ohio | $46,110 | +6.3% | $38,744 | $34,430 – $64,370 | 5,730 |
| Georgia | $46,070 | +3.6% | $37,429 | $33,080 – $72,330 | 5,810 |
| Kentucky | $45,860 | +12.8% | $37,541 | $33,970 – $63,480 | 2,920 |
| Florida | $45,770 | +3.5% | $38,956 | $35,260 – $75,360 | 15,320 |
| Missouri | $45,660 | +7.9% | $37,659 | $35,230 – $70,850 | 3,130 |
| South Carolina | $45,320 | −4.0% | $37,033 | $32,080 – $69,540 | 3,200 |
| New Mexico | $44,840 | −1.8% | $37,248 | $32,200 – $77,680 | 890 |
| Alabama | $44,370 | +2.7% | $35,878 | $31,140 – $65,390 | 2,550 |
| Mississippi | $42,230 | +8.8% | $35,155 | $29,280 – $64,990 | 1,550 |
| Texas | $41,660 | +9.4% | $35,654 | $27,200 – $63,440 | 13,370 |
| West Virginia | $41,450 | +8.5% | $34,338 | $28,770 – $63,640 | 740 |
| Oklahoma | $40,460 | −1.0% | $33,414 | $28,970 – $61,490 | 2,290 |
| Louisiana | $38,640 | +1.2% | $32,454 | $26,500 – $69,170 | 2,470 |
| Arkansas | $37,500 | +2.6% | $31,061 | $29,480 – $53,850 | 1,490 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $58,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Tree Trimmer and Pruner | $50,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $46,860 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $46,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | $44,040 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker | $39,150 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,840 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner | $35,510 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisor of housekeeping and janitorial workers make?
The national median salary for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers is $49,100 a year ($23.61 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,520 and the top 10% earn over $76,430. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $63,550. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers are there in the U.S.?
About 178,760 people work as first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers nationwide.