Cleaner Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Cleaners in Sydney earn a median salary of $62,315 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $81,500. That sits 34% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 58 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 25% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +11 listings vs last month
💰 Cleaner · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $81,500
Median: $62,315
Aug $62k
Sep $62k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $81,500
Overall $55k–$81k Mid $55k–$81k $53k $59k $65k $71k $77k $83k
Moderate confidence 58 listings (+11 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 58 job listings for this role and city, 79.3% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 37.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.1% 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%  $55,000 Median  $62,315 $81,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median held at $62,000 with listings up from 47 to 58. Brisbane leads at $65,000, with Sydney and Newcastle at $62,000 and Melbourne last at $55,000. Against Sydney's $95,000 city median this is a 34.4% shortfall, one of the widest role-to-city gaps in the report. At 79% Seek share this page draws somewhat on government and institutional job boards. At 38% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $62,315)

Weekly (net)
~$970
Monthly (net)
~$4,201
Annual (net)
~$50,415
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $69,481

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 $55,000, 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 $62,315 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $62,000 a cleaner earns 34.4% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $970 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Brisbane pays $3,000 more at a far lower cost base. This is among the widest gaps between any role and its city in this data.
How much does a Senior Cleaner make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $81,000, which is relatively high for this role and suggests some supervisory or specialised site listings in the sample. Site supervision or contract cleaning coordination 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) $62,315 0%
Brisbane $65,000 +4%
Newcastle $62,315 ~same
Melbourne $55,407 -11%

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