How much does a Janitor make?

Updated Dec 4, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$32K - $50K/yr
Base Pay
$31K - $47K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $3K/yr

$40K

/yr
$32K$50K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Janitor is $40,229 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $37,775 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,454 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $32K-$50K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Janitor

$40,229 /yr
Janitor
$42,980 /yr
Janitor III
$43,467 /yr
Lead Janitor
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What is the total pay trajectory for Janitor?

Job TitleSalary
Janitor$40,229 /yr
Janitor III$42,980 /yr
Lead Janitor$43,467 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Janitor

Some related job titles are Cleaner Salaries with median pay of $39,571, Custodian Salaries with median pay of $41,764, Housekeeper Salaries with median pay of $37,356, Housekeeping Salaries with median pay of $37,433.

Top Paying Companies

For a Janitor in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Janitor in United States. Employers include Meta, Goldman Sachs and Janssen.

1
Meta
Meta
$66,500/yr
3K open jobs
8
RTX
$50,424/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Janitor in United States

1Meta$66,500
2Goldman Sachs$63,044
3Janssen$62,934
4Google$57,324
5Microsoft$54,504
6Deloitte$51,495
7Oracle$50,807
8RTX$50,424
9Booz Allen Hamilton$47,763
10Slide Inc$46,804
Total Pay Trajectory

For Janitor

$40,229 /yr
Janitor
$42,980 /yr
Janitor III
$43,467 /yr
Lead Janitor
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Janitor?

Job TitleSalary
Janitor$40,229 /yr
Janitor III$42,980 /yr
Lead Janitor$43,467 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Janitor at different companies?

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Kimco Facility Services
3
JanitorSee 1,064 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
LA Fitness
3.1
JanitorSee 456 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
McDonald's
3.5
JanitorSee 362 salaries from this location

$15

 / hr
Walmart
3.4
JanitorSee 197 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
Google
4.4
JanitorSee 184 salaries from this location

$57,324

 / yr
Aerotek
3.4
JanitorSee 133 salaries from this location

$37,326

 / yr
ABM Industries
3.1
JanitorSee 116 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr

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FirstService Residential
3.8
JanitorSee 95 salaries from this location

$17

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Janitorial Services
4.2
JanitorSee 67 salaries from this location

$16

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Caravan Facilities Management
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JanitorSee 61 salaries from this location

$17

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Apple
4.2
JanitorSee 59 salaries from this location

$42,184

 / yr
MyWorkChoice
3.7
JanitorSee 57 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Sizemore
2.6
JanitorSee 55 salaries from this location

$15

 / hr
Flagship Facility Services
3
JanitorSee 54 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Executive Management Services
2.8
JanitorSee 53 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Amazon
3.7
JanitorSee 48 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
The Budd Group
4
JanitorSee 48 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
CleanPower
3.4
JanitorSee 47 salaries from this location

$17

 / hr
Target
3.5
JanitorSee 46 salaries from this location

$16

 / hr
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services
3.7
JanitorSee 45 salaries from this location

$16

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Janitor Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Kimco Facility Services Janitor salaries - 1,064 salaries reported$17/hr
LA Fitness Janitor salaries - 456 salaries reported$16/hr
McDonald's Janitor salaries - 362 salaries reported$15/hr
Walmart Janitor salaries - 197 salaries reported$16/hr
Google Janitor salaries - 184 salaries reported$57,324/yr
Aerotek Janitor salaries - 133 salaries reported$37,326/yr
ABM Industries Janitor salaries - 116 salaries reported$16/hr
FirstService Residential Janitor salaries - 95 salaries reported$17/hr
Janitorial Services Janitor salaries - 67 salaries reported$16/hr
Caravan Facilities Management Janitor salaries - 61 salaries reported$17/hr
Apple Janitor salaries - 59 salaries reported$42,184/yr
MyWorkChoice Janitor salaries - 57 salaries reported$17/hr
Sizemore Janitor salaries - 55 salaries reported$15/hr
Flagship Facility Services Janitor salaries - 54 salaries reported$17/hr
Executive Management Services Janitor salaries - 53 salaries reported$17/hr
Amazon Janitor salaries - 48 salaries reported$18/hr
The Budd Group Janitor salaries - 48 salaries reported$16/hr
CleanPower Janitor salaries - 47 salaries reported$17/hr
Target Janitor salaries - 46 salaries reported$16/hr
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services Janitor salaries - 45 salaries reported$16/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Janitor in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Janitor in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $42,513, Information Technology with a median total pay of $41,912, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $41,859, Financial Services with a median total pay of $41,241, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $41,123.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$42,513

    17% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$41,912

    16% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$41,859

    15% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$41,241

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$41,123

    14% Higher than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Janitor are RTX, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing.

RTXRTX$50,424/yr
Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin$42,513/yr
BoeingBoeing$41,480/yr

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Total Pay

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Submitted

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Cleaner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Janitor

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$64,500

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Janitor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Janitor/Cleaner

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$36,021

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Janitor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Duct Cleaner

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Janitor/Cleaner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Janitor/Cleaner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,190

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Janitor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Janitor pay FAQ

The average salary for a Janitor is $40,229 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 11189 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Janitor employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Janitor in United States is $50,064 per year.

The lowest salary for a Janitor in United States is $32,444 per year.

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

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

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Anonymous ratings on Glassdoor show that around 65% of janitors are content with their jobs. Your experience, education level, and an average $2,454.27 of additional pay may affect how satisfied you'll be in the position.

On the lower end, janitors make about $26,747.74 per year. Factors such as the number of years of janitorial experience they have and any advanced education typically bring their salary to the high side of the spectrum at $60,838.22. When bonuses and other additional income are included, janitors earn an average of $40,229.18 after about mastering on-the-job skills and building experience.

Interested in maximizing your earnings as a janitor? You may be able to increase your salary by obtaining certifications that verify your sanitation knowledge and skill set. For example, the International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association (IJCSA) offers numerous certification programs, including Bloodborne Pathogen Certification for janitors who are regularly exposed to blood and a Medical Cleaning Certification for custodians who primarily work in health care facilities. Additionally, the IJCSA's Biohazard Cleaning Certification includes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response certification. You can reach out to your nearest OSHA location to learn about other janitorial training programs.

Whether you're just beginning your search for janitor jobs or you've already been working as a janitor for a while, it's important to know how you can negotiate a higher salary. For new positions, try countering the employer's offer by reiterating your experience, telling them you can work independently, and informing them about your willingness to work their difficult-to-schedule shifts. These tactics can also work when asking for a raise. Additionally, bring up how meticulous you are when cleaning. You can stress your attention to detail and even showcase your breadth of custodial knowledge by differentiating between the benefits and drawbacks of various mopping techniques.

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