Janitor salary in United States
How much does a Janitor make in the United States?
Average base salary
$15.08
Average $15.08
Low $10.46
High $21.74
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a janitor is $15.08 per hour in the United States. 59.3k salaries reported, updated at December 1, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Janitors in United States
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Highest paying cities for Janitors near United States
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Where can a Janitor earn more?
Compare salaries for Janitors in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Janitors
Most recommended skill
Acquisitions(earn +50.09% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 79.37% since 2018. Janitors with this skill earn +50.09% more than the average base salary, which is $15.08 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | increase by 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | increase by 20.00% |
| 2014 | 48 | increase by 700.00% |
| 2015 | 117 | increase by 143.75% |
| 2016 | 45 | decrease by 61.54% |
| 2017 | 61 | increase by 35.56% |
| 2018 | 63 | increase by 3.28% |
| 2019 | 13 | decrease by 79.37% |
Top companies hiring Janitors with the recommended skill
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Top licenses
Driver's LicenseMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 jobs | 6 | ||
| 10 jobs | 32 | ||
| 13 jobs | 14 | ||
| 9 jobs | 15 | ||
| 1,510 jobs | 2,932 |
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Most common benefits for Janitors
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 14,325 ratings36% of Janitors in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Custodian
Job openingsAverage $15.83 per hour
Housekeeper
Job openingsAverage $14.80 per hour
Housekeeping Aide
Job openingsAverage $14.29 per hour
House Cleaner
Job openingsAverage $18.94 per hour
Office Cleaner
Job openingsAverage $15.03 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Janitor
As a janitor how can I know if I am being paid fairly?
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