Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Dover
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Dover compares
A cleaners and domestics working in the South East could expect a median salary of £12,384 in 2025 — 4.5% above the national figure of £11,852. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £12,384 stretches to roughly £12,000 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Dover is £31,547, so cleaners and domesticss sit 60.7% less that benchmark.
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 Dover
Salary data is by ONS region. Dover 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 Dover?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the South East (which includes Dover) 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 Dover 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 Dover compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dover is £31,547. Cleaners and domestics in the South East earn £12,384, which is 60.7% 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 Dover. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.