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
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$55,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$5,000
9% of base
Total target cash
$60,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$3,00050th$5,00075th$8,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
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 ResourcesTime ManagementSpeakingMonitoringCoordinationSocial 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 pay by experience level
Entry level$37,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$41,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$51,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$65,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$79,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
33,000
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary by industry
Administrative and Support Services
72,020 workers
$54,500
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
66,480 workers
$54,000
Accommodation
40,380 workers
$50,500
Traveler Accommodation
39,940 workers
$50,500
Educational Services
22,470 workers
$60,000
Elementary and Secondary Schools
16,400 workers
$60,000
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
16,170 workers
$60,000
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
9,920 workers
$53,500
Hospitals
8,560 workers
$62,000
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
7,600 workers
$61,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
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.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
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
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
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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