Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Folkestone and Hythe
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Folkestone and Hythe compares
Worth noting that cleaners and domesticss in the South East earned £12,384 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £11,852 — a difference of 4.5%. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907, so cleaners and domesticss sit 61.2% 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 Folkestone and Hythe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Folkestone and Hythe?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the South East (which includes Folkestone and Hythe) 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 Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907. Cleaners and domestics in the South East earn £12,384, which is 61.2% 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 Folkestone and Hythe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.