Cleaner Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Cleaners in Sydney earn a median salary of $60,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,000 and $74,376. That sits 37% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 48 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 69th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +5 listings vs last month
💰 Cleaner · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,000 – $74,376
Median: $60,000
Jun $55k
Jul $60k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $50,000 – $74,376
Overall $50k–$74k Mid $50k–$74k $48k $54k $59k $65k $70k $76k
Moderate confidence 48 listings (+5 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 48 job listings for this role and city, 81.2% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 37.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.5% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $50,000 Median  $60,000 $74,376  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

At 36.8% below the city median this is the widest role-to-city gap in this entire report. The median rose $5,000 to $60,000, matching Brisbane and Melbourne exactly, with listings growing from 43 to 48. Sydney's $95,000 all-roles median is what makes the gap so stark, since the role itself pays the same nationally. At 38% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

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 Sydney?
Entry is $50,000, at or near the full-time award minimum for cleaning work. Commercial and industrial cleaning pay above domestic, and overnight or early-morning shifts carry loadings. Police checks and site inductions are common requirements rather than differentiators.
Is $60,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $60,000 a cleaner earns 36.8% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $941 a week against the highest living costs in this report. This is the widest gap between any role and its city in this data. The role pays identically in Brisbane and Melbourne, where that income goes considerably further.
How much does a Senior Cleaner make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $74,000, reached through site supervision or contract cleaning coordination rather than seniority. Supervisory and contract management roles are the realistic routes upward. Within cleaning itself the band is narrow and progression is limited.

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Cleaner salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $60,000 0%
Brisbane $60,000 ~same
Melbourne $60,000 ~same

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.