House Cleaning Cost in District of Columbia (2026)

Cleaner wages in District of Columbia are about 13% higher than the U.S. median (rank 6 of 52), so local cleaning prices are too. Here is what to expect.

Estimated Cleaning Costs in District of Columbia

Estimates for 2026, not quotes. Built from BLS wage data for District of Columbia ($19/hr median cleaner wage, May 2024). How we estimate · Updated October 27, 2026

Home sizeStandard cleanDeep cleanMove-out clean
1 bed / 1 bath (about 800 sq ft)$110–$165$180–$265$210–$315
2 bed / 2 bath (about 1,200 sq ft)$150–$230$245–$365$290–$435
3 bed / 2 bath (about 1,800 sq ft)$215–$320$340–$510$405–$605
4 bed / 3 bath (about 2,600 sq ft)$295–$440$470–$705$560–$835
ServiceTypical price range
Independent house cleaner, per hour$26–$38
Cleaning company, per cleaner-hour$61–$91
Commercial / janitorial, per cleaner-hour$44–$64
Carpet cleaning, per room$40–$85
Window cleaning, per window (inside and out)$6–$14
Pressure washing, house exterior$285–$680

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Where These Numbers Come from

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median wage of $18.74 an hour for maids and housekeeping cleaners in District of Columbia (May 2024), with about 4,050 people in the job, versus $16.53 nationally. Janitors in District of Columbia earn a median $18.46 an hour. We adjust for wage growth to 2026 and apply typical business markups (insurance, payroll taxes, supplies, travel and profit) to get a price range. Full method.

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Ask at least three local companies for a written quote after a walkthrough or video call, and compare what each includes. Use our hiring checklist and see cleaning services in District of Columbia.

Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Data last updated October 27, 2026 · Sources & method