Data last updated: Oct 27, 2026 (BLS OEWS May 2025)

Defaults to 37-2011 Janitors & Cleaners — correct for most quotes.

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Cleanable floor area.

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Office: 4,000 | Medical: 2,000

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Fixed base charge.

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Added per private room.

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Total labour hours: 8.0 hrs

Costs on top of the BLS base wage that must be recovered. Most owners underestimate this — causing underbidding.

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10%

Employer FICA 7.65% + FUTA/SUTA ~2%

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Cleaning class typically 5–15% of payroll

20%

BLS average: ~29% of total compensation

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% of loaded labour cost. Office ~4%, Medical ~12%

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Industry norm: 15–25% of loaded labour

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Target: 10–28% net. Applied after all costs.

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Typical: 10–20%

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Service Qty Unit Price Total
Floor Stripping & Waxing $0.25-$0.80/sq.ft. sq.ft.
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/sq.ft.
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Floor Buffing / High-Speed Polish $0.10-$0.25/sq.ft. sq.ft.
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/sq.ft.
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Carpet Cleaning (steam/shampoo) $0.08-$0.50/sq.ft. sq.ft.
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/sq.ft.
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Tile & Grout Cleaning $0.20-$0.70/sq.ft. sq.ft.
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/sq.ft.
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Window Cleaning $2-$8 per pane panes
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/panes
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Restroom Sanitizing $25-$75 per room restrooms
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/restrooms
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Upholstery / Furniture Cleaning $50-$125 per piece pieces
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/pieces
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Ceiling / Wall Cleaning $0.10-$0.30/sq.ft. sq.ft.
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/sq.ft.
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Appliance / Equipment Cleaning $10-$40 per item items
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/items
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Low burden + min OH
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Industry average
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