Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical cleaners and domestics in the North West earned £11,461. Compared to the UK median of £11,852, that's 3.3% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £11,461 stretches to roughly £12,567 in real spending power. Compared to the Preston average across all roles (£32,655), cleaners and domesticss take home 64.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £11,461 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,567 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Preston?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the North West (which includes Preston) is £11,461 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 Preston compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the North West earn 3.3% 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 Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Cleaners and domestics in the North West earn £11,461, which is 64.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.