How much does a Housekeeper make?

The average salary for a Housekeeper is $37,326 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 15328 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Housekeeper employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Housekeeper in United States is $44,794 per year.

The lowest salary for a Housekeeper in United States is $31,239 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Housekeeper or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Housekeeper.

Housekeeper roles provide stable income and routine without high barriers to entry. While pay is modest, it rises with seniority. In some cases, housekeepers are also awarded valuable non-monetary benefits, such as free college tuition for themselves and their dependents. Most housekeepers work full time, but opportunities also exist for part-time work. Housekeeper who work nighttime shifts and holidays are typically paid more than those who work standard hours.

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Approximately 63% of people working as housekeepers are satisfied with their earnings. A housekeeper salary could be considered satisfactory when it includes tips from customers, profit sharing, and holiday or performance bonuses from your employer; these payments can add up to $2,384.27 to your annual income.

Housekeeper salaries are typically in the range of $26,637.04 to $52,708.73 based on your employer and your experience; the average is $34,941.74. With tips and bonuses, you could earn an average of $37,326.01. Your salary will likely go up if you pursue the career path for a housekeeper and become a senior housekeeper, lead housekeeper, or director of housekeeping.

For housekeepers, the easiest way to earn a higher salary is often by gaining experience and improving performance. Attention to detail is critical; you can prove your skills to your employer by cleaning every surface and hard-to-reach corner thoroughly. Speed and efficiency also matter, particularly when you're working in a hotel with rapid guest turnover.

Employers often have specific requirements for housekeepers, including sanitation standards and operating procedures for organizing each room. Proving you can understand and follow these rules consistently can help you make a higher salary as a housekeeper. It's also helpful to refine your skills in customer communication, chemical safety, and building management software.

Do your cleaning and organizational skills and experience make you an in-demand housekeeper? Consider negotiating your current salary or job offer to bring it closer to the high end of the range for housekeeper jobs in the same industry or business type.

When you're finalizing an offer for a new job, your years of housekeeping experience and positive employer recommendations can be powerful negotiating tools. If you're currently employed, explain how your performance necessitates a higher salary. You can point out that you consistently finish your duties early, all while exceeding quality control standards. Or, you might show proof of positive reactions from customers or tenants in the building.