House Cleaning Cost in New York (2026)

Cleaner wages in New York are about 25% higher than the U.S. median (rank 3 of 52), so local cleaning prices are too. Here is what to expect.

Estimated Cleaning Costs in New York

Estimates for 2026, not quotes. Built from BLS wage data for New York ($21/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)$120–$185$195–$295$235–$350
2 bed / 2 bath (about 1,200 sq ft)$165–$250$265–$400$315–$475
3 bed / 2 bath (about 1,800 sq ft)$235–$350$375–$560$445–$665
4 bed / 3 bath (about 2,600 sq ft)$325–$485$515–$775$615–$920
ServiceTypical price range
Independent house cleaner, per hour$29–$42
Cleaning company, per cleaner-hour$67–$100
Commercial / janitorial, per cleaner-hour$46–$66
Carpet cleaning, per room$45–$95
Window cleaning, per window (inside and out)$6–$15
Pressure washing, house exterior$310–$750

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Where These Numbers Come from

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median wage of $20.62 an hour for maids and housekeeping cleaners in New York (May 2024), with about 45,640 people in the job, versus $16.53 nationally. Janitors in New York earn a median $19.19 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 New York.

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