In California, a commercial cleaning job of 12,000 sq ft should cost $2,087 per daily visit for a Healthcare facility ($0.17/sq ft), based on industry pricing benchmarks adjusted for local BLS wages.
Use the calculator below to adjust your inputs and see a live price breakdown for this daily healthcare job.
Commercial Cleaning Bid Calculator for California
Defaults to 37-2011 Janitors & Cleaners — correct for most quotes.
BLS wage data loads automatically on selection.
Cleanable floor area.
Override the BLS-calculated default below.
Office: 4,000 | Medical: 2,000
Auto-calculated from wage & burden data.
Fixed base charge.
Added per private room.
Number of private spaces.
Costs on top of the BLS base wage that must be recovered. Most owners underestimate this — causing underbidding.
Typical: 10–20%
Check to include. Adjust quantity and unit price.
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| Floor Stripping & Waxing $0.25-$0.80/sq.ft. | sq.ft. |
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| Floor Buffing / High-Speed Polish $0.10-$0.25/sq.ft. | sq.ft. |
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| Carpet Cleaning (steam/shampoo) $0.08-$0.50/sq.ft. | sq.ft. |
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| Tile & Grout Cleaning $0.20-$0.70/sq.ft. | sq.ft. |
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| Window Cleaning $2-$8 per pane | panes |
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| Restroom Sanitizing $25-$75 per room | restrooms |
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| Upholstery / Furniture Cleaning $50-$125 per piece | pieces |
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| Ceiling / Wall Cleaning $0.10-$0.30/sq.ft. | sq.ft. |
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| Appliance / Equipment Cleaning $10-$40 per item | items |
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Adjust square footage, facility type, or frequency above to refine your price for this California commercial cleaning job.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I bid on a 12,000 sq ft commercial cleaning job in California?
Based on current BLS wages in California, a 12,000 sq ft healthcare job on a daily schedule should cost around $2,087 per visit ($0.17/sq ft). Your exact bid depends on labor burden, supplies, overhead and profit — use the calculator on this page to refine the quote.
What building type is assumed for this California commercial cleaning estimate?
This page defaults to a Healthcare facility. You can switch facility type in the calculator (office, warehouse, healthcare, retail, and more) and the pricing model will update instantly.
Does this calculator use real wage data for California?
Yes. Labor rates are driven by Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) wage data for janitors and cleaners. When you select a metro area in California, the calculator loads H_MEAN / H_MEDIAN rates for that market.