Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Sandwell
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Sandwell compares
For cleaners and domesticss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £9,744. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £11,852 — making this 17.8% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £9,744 stretches to roughly £10,649 in real spending power. Compared to the Sandwell average across all roles (£28,766), cleaners and domesticss take home 66.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £9,744 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £10,649 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Cleaners and domestics salary in areas near Sandwell
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Sandwell?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the West Midlands (which includes Sandwell) is £9,744 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 Sandwell compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the West Midlands earn 17.8% 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 Sandwell compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sandwell is £28,766. Cleaners and domestics in the West Midlands earn £9,744, which is 66.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sandwell. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.