Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median cleaners and domestics salary in the South West reached £11,791, sitting 0.5% below the national median of £11,852. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £11,791 stretches to roughly £12,270 in real spending power. Compared to the Exeter average across all roles (£30,138), cleaners and domesticss take home 60.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £11,791 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,270 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Exeter?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) is £11,791 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 Exeter compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the South West earn 0.5% below the national median of £11,852. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics a well-paid job in Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Cleaners and domestics in the South West earn £11,791, which is 60.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.