Cleaner Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 01/06/2026

Cleaners in Melbourne earn a median salary of $60,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $46,320 and $74,730. That sits 34% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520. Figures are based on 24 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 30th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +2 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$46,320 – $74,730

Median: $60,000

Apr $58k

May $60k

→ Stable

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level

$45,880 – $74,820

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10% $46,320 Median $60,000 $74,730 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne Cleaners earned $60,000 in May, up $1,111 from April across 24 listings (up 2). The 47% spread from $45k to $74k is wider than Brisbane and reflects a market range from residential cleaning at the lower end to specialist clinical or industrial cleaning at the upper end. At 34% below Melbourne's all-roles median, this is well below market for a high-cost city.

Take Home Pay (based on median $60,000)

Weekly (net)

~$941

Monthly (net)

~$4,078

Annual (net)

~$48,933

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $66,900

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Cleaner in Melbourne?

Entry-level Cleaners in Melbourne earn $45,880 to $60,000 at the mid level. Hospital and healthcare facility cleaning roles, which require infection control certification, typically pay at or above the city median for this function and offer more stable rosters than commercial or residential cleaning.

Is $60,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

At $60,000 and 34% below Melbourne's all-roles median, this is significantly below market for a high-cost city. Melbourne's rent makes $60,000 a very tight budget. Casual cleaning work typically provides higher effective hourly rates due to penalty rate loading on weekends and evenings, which is worth factoring into total income calculations.

How much does a Senior Cleaner make in Melbourne?

Melbourne Cleaner roles cap around $74,820 at the 90th percentile. Supervisory or contract management roles in commercial facility cleaning can reach this ceiling. Moving into a facilities coordinator or operations role is the path to $80,000 and above.

Other roles in Melbourne

Cleaner salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$60,000	—
Brisbane	$64,220	+7%
Sydney	$60,816	~same

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