Cleaner Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Cleaners in Brisbane earn a median salary of $64,360 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $75,000. That sits 24% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 41 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 65th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +16 listings vs last month
💰 Cleaner · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $75,000
Median: $64,360
May $64k
Jun $64k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $75,000
Overall $55k–$75k Mid $55k–$75k $53k $58k $62k $67k $72k $77k
Moderate confidence 41 listings (+16 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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.

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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $64,360 $75,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Listings jumped from 25 to 41 in a month, a 64% rise, the sharpest demand increase in this Brisbane set, yet the median barely moved ($64,220 to $64,360). More jobs, same pay: employers are hiring cleaners in volume without lifting rates. The role sits 24% below the city all-roles median, expected for the work. Brisbane still pays better than Sydney ($55k) for it, so the local rate is not the worst on offer.

Take Home Pay (based on median $64,360)

Weekly (net)
~$995
Monthly (net)
~$4,310
Annual (net)
~$51,723
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $71,761

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 Brisbane?
Entry-level cleaning in Brisbane starts near the $55k floor, often on award or slightly above. What lifts someone toward the $75k top is shift type and specialisation: overnight, industrial or medical-grade cleaning pays above standard commercial, and holding a supervisor or team-lead role on a contract adds a premium. Weekend and penalty rates do real work on annual earnings.
Is $64,360 a good salary in Brisbane?
No, but that is normal for the role. At $64,360 the median is 24% below Brisbane's $85k all-roles median and nets roughly $52k after tax, which is tight in any capital. This is entry-level pay by design, not a market failure. The surge in listings means work is easy to find, though the rate for that work is not rising with demand.
How much does a Senior Cleaner make in Brisbane?
There is no senior cleaner tier in the data, so the ceiling sits near $75k. Moving up means taking a cleaning supervisor or contract-coordinator role, overseeing a team and a site roster rather than cleaning yourself, or specialising in higher-rate industrial and medical work. Those are the routes past the $75k top.

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Cleaner salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $64,360 —
Melbourne $64,220 ~same
Sydney $55,000 -15%

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