First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$49,100
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$23.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$76,430
entry level starts ~$35,520
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 179,000 employed

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers make?

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers earn a median annual salary of $49,100 in the United States, which works out to roughly $23.61 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $35,520 at the entry level and $76,430 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $40,100 and $62,600 a year.

That is $12,290 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary range by percentile

Half of all First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers earn between $40,100 and $62,600 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,520$17.08
25th percentile (early career)$40,100$19.28
50th percentile (median)$49,100$23.61
75th percentile (experienced)$62,600$30.10
90th percentile (top earners)$76,430$36.75

Highest-paying states for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers pay at $63,550 a year, followed by Rhode Island ($63,520) and California ($61,470). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $37,500 — a gap of $26,050 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Washington$63,550$30.55+29%
2Rhode Island$63,520$30.54+29%
3California$61,470$29.55+25%
4New York$60,580$29.13+23%
5Massachusetts$59,760$28.73+22%

Workforce and education

About 179,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $53,320 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers make in the United States?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary in the United States is $49,100 per year, or about $23.61 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $35,520, while the top 10% of earners make $76,430 or more.
How does First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers median of $49,100 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers, with a median salary of $63,550 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers need?
For most positions, no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers work in the United States?
About 179,000 people were employed as First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.