How Much Does a Housekeeper Cost in 2025?

Average Housekeeper Costs

Housekeeper Cost Factors

Many housekeepers charge by the hour, but costs vary depending on the size of your house and the type, level, and frequency of service.

House Size

The size of your home is often the most significant factor in the price of housekeeping. Some housekeepers charge by the square foot, at $0.05 to $0.15 per square foot, or they may charge based on the number of rooms. The cost to clean a one-bedroom apartment is less than the cost of cleaning a five-bedroom house because it requires significantly less time and supplies.

Service Type

Housekeeper prices vary depending on the type of service you’re hiring for. Confirm the details before you hire a housekeeper, but expect to budget for the costs of the following housekeeping service types:

• General cleaning: Housekeepers charge their standard rates of $15 to $40 per hour for general cleaning.

• Laundry: Housekeepers charge $5 to $20 to wash, dry, fold, and iron a load of laundry.

• Childcare: Childcare is usually negotiated for full-time or live-in housekeepers and costs about $2,000 to $5,000 monthly.

• Cooking: Daily, full-time, or live-in housekeepers may include cooking services for about $15 to $40 per hour.

• Shopping and personal assistance: Housekeepers may charge a standard hourly rate but expect higher fees based on distance, traffic, fuel, and errand time.

Additional Services

Housekeeping services typically include tidying up clutter, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping floors, and removing trash. Deeper cleanings or additional services cost more. Prices vary depending on the type of service you require. Small jobs like cleaning the refrigerator may be as low as $10, while the cost to clean walls and ceilings can run up to $500.

Family Size

Large households tend to accrue more clutter and dirt, so housekeepers often charge more to clean up after large families. Large families may also require a full-time or live-in housekeeper, costing more than a housekeeper who visits weekly or monthly.

Cleaning Level

Housekeepers typically offer three levels of service: standard cleans, deep cleans, and move-out cleans. Standard services are often the most affordable, involving light cleaning and tidying, while deep and move-out cleans are the most costly as they include a thorough cleaning of the entire house.

Standard Cleaning

Standard cleans average $75 to $175. They involve general services such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing kitchen and bathrooms, and overall tidying. This is the most common service level, with many customers scheduling standard cleans on a weekly or monthly basis.

Deep Cleaning

Clients typically schedule deep cleaning services if their home hasn’t been cleaned in a long time or they’re preparing for a special occasion. Average deep cleaning costs range from $200 to $400. Housekeepers complete all the tasks of a standard clean, plus additional jobs such as cleaning the baseboards, lamps, walls, carpets, and tiles.

Move-Out Cleaning

Move-out cleans are scheduled before or after moving out of a home. Housekeepers clean the space from top to bottom to ensure it meets move-out standards. In addition to standard cleaning tasks, they’ll address cupboards, ovens, bathroom grime, baseboards, and other parts of the home that are often missed. Move-out cleaning services cost as much as $500 and are often required of tenants before they leave a house or apartment.

Move-out cleans are often combined with junk removal services. The cost of junk removal typically ranges from $100 to $400, depending on the number of items.

Service Frequency

Housekeepers offer a wide range of services outside of general cleaning. Some housekeepers live in residence and help with everyday tasks, like watching the kids or running errands, while others come by weekly for scheduled cleans.

Live-In

Hiring a live-in housekeeper includes a salary of about $30,000 to $60,000 per year or $2,500 to $5,000 per month plus food, utilities, and room and board. These costs also scale if hiring more than one housekeeper.

Since the housekeeper lives in your home, you can negotiate on-call and working hours. This arrangement provides the most flexibility for people with unpredictable schedules. While it costs more to hire someone to live in your home, they often have a more comprehensive list of duties, including:

• General cleaning

• Laundry

• Cooking

• Shopping

• Errands

• Childcare

Full-Time

Hiring a full-time housekeeper costs about $2,000 to $5,000 per month, without the additional costs associated with a live-in housekeeper. They'll also have a more rigid schedule and responsibilities you can negotiate when hiring, including general cleaning, errands, cooking, and childcare.

Daily

A daily housekeeper costs $50 to $200 per day. Daily housekeepers are also considered part-time, and they visit once daily to complete general cleaning, cooking, and sometimes shopping. Added services, like cleaning the oven or doing the laundry, may cost extra. Part-time housekeeping is best for those without children or with fewer home care needs.

Weekly

Weekly housekeeping typically costs about $160 per week, ranging from about $75 to $260 or more. For weekly housekeeping, you can expect them to complete the following tasks and any other responsibilities agreed upon at hiring:

• Clean floors: Housekeepers sweep, mop, and/or vacuum floors throughout the home.

• Clean bathrooms: The housekeeper wipes down mirrors, counters, cabinets, and toilets.

• Clean the kitchen: The housekeeper does a general cleaning of the kitchen, including wiping down counters and appliances. Washing dishes and cleaning the oven or fridge costs more.

Hourly

Housekeepers generally charge $15 to $40 per hour, depending on location, experience and duties. Remember that more in-depth services, like move-in or move-out, cost more than the typical hourly rate.

Pets

Housekeepers may charge an additional $25 to $50 per cleaning session for homes with pets. Pets tend to shed, track in dirt and mud after a walk, or have occasional accidents on the floors. Plus, if your pets roam freely during the cleaning session, the housekeeper must work around them.

Cleaning Supplies and Equipment

Housekeepers often include cleaning supplies and equipment costs in their initial quote. If you prefer, you can use your own supplies to save money or ensure they use natural products. Discuss with the cleaning company if you require allergy-friendly, pet-safe, or organic products. Opting for these specialized products may incur higher fees.

Budgeting for a Housekeeper

Housekeeper prices vary significantly depending on the type and level of service you require. To keep costs down, consider the following money-saving tips:

• Provide your own cleaning products to negotiate lower rates.

• Inquire about discounts for recurring cleaning services

• Compare quotes from at least three housekeepers in your area to find the most cost-effective option.

• Lightly clean your home in between visits to reduce the workload of the cleaners.

• Avoid add-ons or specialized services that drive up costs.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

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