How much can you make with your own cleaning business?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Published Mar 24, 2026
Cleaning Business Owner Salary
| Annual Salary | Weekly Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $110,000 | $2,115 |
| 75th Percentile | $69,500 | $1,336 |
| Average | $55,949 | $1,075 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $500 |
How much should I charge for office cleaning business?
If you are paying hourly, you can expect to pay between $20 and $30 an hour for commercial cleaning. If your service provider charges by square footage, you can expect to pay between 5 and 55 cents per square foot. Generally the larger the office, the lower the cost per square foot.
How to start your own residential cleaning business?
We just emailed the resources to you. A residential cleaning business offers cleaning services at a client’s home. Residential service providers supply all cleaning products, cleaning chemicals, and cleaning equipment needed to perform these cleaning services (unless otherwise agreed with the client).
Can a cleaning company serve both residential and commercial customers?
Most cleaning companies don’t provide services to both residential and commercial customers. The specialization is because each provides different services and requires unique equipment. You also need to decide if you’re starting your biz from scratch or purchasing a cleaning-based franchise.
How much does it cost to start a cleaning franchise?
Cleaning franchises are popular—you can choose from over 15 brands. One aspect that makes cleaning franchises appealing is they’re generally low-cost to start. Many also provide an option to start from home or part-time. The Stratus Building Solutions franchise costs as low as $3,500.
What to do if your cleaning company goes out of business?
Other cleaning businesses register as a limited liability company (LLC), which gives owners some protection from personal liability. So, if your cleaning company were to go out of business due to debt, your personal assets are more likely to be protected.
