Cleaner Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Cleaners in Melbourne earn a median salary of $64,220 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,075 and $75,000. That sits 32% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 22 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 19th percentile in Melbourne ↓ -2 listings vs last month
💰 Cleaner · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,075 – $75,000
Median: $64,220
May $60k
Jun $64k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $50,075 – $75,000
Overall $50k–$75k Mid $50k–$75k $48k $54k $60k $65k $71k $77k
⚠ Low confidence 22 listings (-2 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $50,075 Median  $64,220 $75,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Cleaner pay in Melbourne is on the way up, from $60,000 to $64,220 this month, one of the stronger dollar gains in the batch. Even so, at $64,220 the role sits 32% below Melbourne's $95k all-roles median, the kind of gap expected for entry-level manual work in a professional-services city. Brisbane pays about the same ($64,360) while Sydney lags at $55,000. With 22 listings this is a small sample, treat the trend as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $64,220)

Weekly (net)
~$993
Monthly (net)
~$4,303
Annual (net)
~$51,634
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $71,605

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 cleaning roles in Melbourne start near the $50,075 band floor, close to award rates. The lift comes from shift type and specialism: overnight commercial contracts, medical or industrial cleaning, and roles requiring a police check or specific chemicals handling pay more than standard office cleaning. Taking on a supervisor or team-lead role is the concrete step toward the $75k top.
Is $64,220 a good salary in Melbourne?
No, by Melbourne standards. At $64,220 the role sits 32% below the city median and nets about $51,600, which is tight against Melbourne rents. That said, the rising trend is a genuine positive, and this is normal pay for the role rather than a warning sign. Advancement here means supervising a cleaning crew or moving into facilities and building services.
How much does a Senior Cleaner make in Melbourne?
There is no senior cleaning band, so $75k is effectively the ceiling. Getting there means running a team or a contract rather than an individual round, or specialising in high-requirement environments (hospitals, labs, industrial sites). The step beyond is facilities or building-services coordination, where the pay ceiling is higher than front-line cleaning.

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Cleaner salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $64,220 —
Brisbane $64,360 ~same
Sydney $55,000 -14%

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