Cleaners and domestics Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the UK is £11,852 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £13,640, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £12.64.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £9,744 in West Midlands to £14,750 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£11,852
Annual
UK Mean
£13,640
Annual
Hourly Rate
£12.64
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £14,750 | £17,111 | £12,672 |
| Scotland | £12,791 | £14,845 | £13,858 |
| South East | £12,384 | £14,337 | £12,000 |
| South West | £11,791 | £13,276 | £12,270 |
| North West | £11,461 | £13,394 | £12,567 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £11,319 | £12,676 | £12,507 |
| North East | £10,997 | £12,848 | £12,205 |
| East Midlands | £10,992 | £11,813 | £11,974 |
| East | £10,656 | £11,927 | £10,952 |
| Wales | £10,487 | £13,311 | £11,652 |
| West Midlands | £9,744 | £11,344 | £10,649 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in the UK?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the UK is £11,852 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £13,640, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays cleaners and domestics the most?
London pays the highest cleaners and domestics salaries with a median of £14,750.
How does cleaners and domestics pay vary by region?
Cleaners and domestics salaries range from £9,744 in West Midlands to £14,750 in London.
Are cleaners and domestics salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for cleaners and domestics?
The median hourly rate for cleaners and domestics in the UK is £12.64 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.