Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Canterbury
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Canterbury compares
Based on 2025 data, cleaners and domesticss in the South East earned £12,384 at the median — 4.5% above the national benchmark of £11,852. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £12,384 has an effective purchasing power closer to £12,000. Compared to the Canterbury average across all roles (£29,337), cleaners and domesticss take home 57.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £12,384 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,000 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Cleaners and domestics salary in areas near Canterbury
Salary data is by ONS region. Canterbury is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Canterbury?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the South East (which includes Canterbury) is £12,384 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cleaners and domestics pay in Canterbury compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the South East earn 4.5% above the national median of £11,852. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics a well-paid job in Canterbury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Canterbury is £29,337. Cleaners and domestics in the South East earn £12,384, which is 57.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Canterbury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.