First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Salary in District of Columbia: $57,500 Average

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Average base salary, District of Columbia

$57,500 / year

≈ $4,800 per month · $27.64 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for District of Columbia · median $49,500

25th percentile
$47,000Average
$57,50075th percentile
$67,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary by state

Alabama$48,000

Alaska$59,500

Arizona$55,000

Arkansas$42,000

California$65,000

Colorado$60,000

Connecticut$61,500

Delaware$54,500

District of Columbia$57,500

Florida$52,000

Georgia$51,000

Hawaii$63,500

Idaho$53,000

Illinois$56,000

Indiana$56,000

Iowa$51,000

Kansas$55,500

Kentucky$49,500

Louisiana$44,500

Maine$58,000

Maryland$55,000

Massachusetts$62,000

Michigan$51,500

Minnesota$58,500

Mississippi$47,000

Missouri$51,000

Montana$51,500

Nebraska$54,000

Nevada$54,000

New Hampshire$59,500

New Jersey$61,000

New Mexico$50,500

New York$64,500

North Carolina$52,500

North Dakota$58,000

Ohio$50,500

Oklahoma$45,000

Oregon$59,500

Pennsylvania$51,000

Rhode Island$64,000

South Carolina$50,000

South Dakota$50,000

Tennessee$53,000

Texas$46,000

Utah$56,500

Vermont$61,500

Virginia$55,000

Washington$67,500

West Virginia$46,000

Wisconsin$55,500

Wyoming$51,500

About this role

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers is a professional role in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family, focused on First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workerss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.
Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.

Top skills: Management of Personnel Resources Time Management Speaking Monitoring Coordination Social Perceptiveness

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary by industry

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

72,550 workers

$54,500

Accommodation and Food Services

42,400 workers

$51,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

22,790 workers

$60,000

Educational Services

22,470 workers

$60,000

Health Care and Social Assistance

21,040 workers

$57,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

5,880 workers

$58,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

5,110 workers

$65,000

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

4,190 workers

$54,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers pays 11% above the average across 10 roles in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family (family average $49,500).

Similar-paying roles in Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58,000

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$50,500

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,500

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$48,000

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,000

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,000

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,000

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,500

Pest Control Worker$48,000

Frequently asked questions

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

The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in the United States is $55,000 per year, or about $26.44 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $41,500 and $65,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance roles?

The Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family averages $49,500 across 10 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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