SOC 6240 Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

Cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors Salary

Median salary £24,931 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £25,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors, £28,605 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -27% versus the national average. Experienced cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors (top 25%) earn over £31,004.

About this role

Cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors lead cleaning teams and operations across commercial, industrial, healthcare and hospitality settings. They manage staff, set quality standards, control budgets and ensure facilities meet cleanliness and hygiene requirements.

Key responsibilities

Managing cleaning teams and allocating daily work schedules
Setting and monitoring cleaning quality standards
Managing cleaning budgets, equipment and supply procurement
Training staff in cleaning techniques, COSHH and safety procedures
Conducting inspections and addressing quality issues

Qualifications and entry routes

BICSc qualifications in cleaning supervision and management are the professional standard. IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) qualifications are valued for facilities roles. Health and safety and COSHH training is essential.

Career outlook

Cleaning and FM services are a large employment sector. Enhanced hygiene expectations post-pandemic and sustainability in cleaning are shaping the profession.

Key skills

Cleaning management Team leadership Quality auditing Budget management COSHH compliance

Common industries

Contract cleaning companies
Facilities management
Hospitals
Hotels
Corporate offices

Data coverage

SOC code 6240

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 48,000

Median Salary

£24,931

Mean Salary

£25,062

Jobs (000s)

48k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £17,160Median: £24,931P75: £31,004

P10: £11kP25: £17kMedian: £25kP75: £31kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£10,933

0-2 years

Mid Level

£17,160

3-7 years

Senior

£31,004

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +184% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +80.9%Real growth: +31.1%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 21.4%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£24,931

Full-time Only

£28,605

Full-time premium: +£3,674

Cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors salary: common questions

How much do cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors earn in the UK?

Cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors earn a median of £28,605 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £17,160 and £31,004.

Is £28,605 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors?

Entry-level cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £17,160, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £10,933.

Have cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors pay has risen from £17,891 to £28,605 — +60% in cash terms, or +16% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors?

Male cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors earn a median £29,343 and female cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors £23,073 — a gap of +21% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).