Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
A cleaners and domestics working in the North East could expect a median salary of £10,997 in 2025 — 7.2% below the national figure of £11,852. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £10,997 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £12,205. The all-jobs average in Sunderland is £28,214. By comparison, cleaners and domesticss earn 61.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £10,997 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,205 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
Cleaners and domestics salary across UK regions
Cleaners and domestics salary in areas near Sunderland
Salary data is by ONS region. Sunderland is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Cleaners and domestics Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Cleaners and domestics salary guide →Find Cleaners and domestics jobs in Sunderland
Explore roles paying around £10,997/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Sunderland?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) is £10,997 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 Sunderland compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the North East earn 7.2% 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Cleaners and domestics in the North East earn £10,997, which is 61.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.