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Lead Janitor salary
Average lead janitor salary
$14.85
How much does a lead janitor make?
The average lead janitor salary in the United States is $30,888. Lead janitor salaries typically range between $22,000 and $42,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for lead janitors is $14.85 per hour.
Lead janitor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Lead janitors earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Lead Janitor Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level lead janitor | $24,200 | $11.65 |
| Mid-level lead janitor | $31,600 | $15.21 |
| Senior-level lead janitor | $39,900 | $19.20 |
Lead Janitor salary estimates from across the web
Average lead janitor salary by state
Highest paying states for lead janitors
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $37,348 | $17.96 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $35,775 | $17.20 |
| 3 | Washington | $39,917 | $19.19 |
| 4 | Nevada | $32,774 | $15.76 |
| 5 | Vermont | $35,593 | $17.11 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $38,148 | $18.34 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $34,051 | $16.37 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $39,858 | $19.16 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $30,242 | $14.54 |
| 10 | Maine | $33,971 | $16.33 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $31,976 | $15.37 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $32,127 | $15.45 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $32,372 | $15.56 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $35,868 | $17.24 |
| 15 | Illinois | $31,369 | $15.08 |
| 16 | California | $36,497 | $17.55 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $29,814 | $14.33 |
| 18 | Michigan | $28,406 | $13.66 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $36,154 | $17.38 |
| 20 | Iowa | $28,960 | $13.92 |
| 21 | Ohio | $29,291 | $14.08 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $28,365 | $13.64 |
| 23 | New York | $33,126 | $15.93 |
| 24 | Montana | $28,218 | $13.57 |
| 25 | Oregon | $32,103 | $15.43 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $32,212 | $15.49 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $32,279 | $15.52 |
| 28 | Utah | $28,102 | $13.51 |
| 29 | Missouri | $28,198 | $13.56 |
| 30 | Arizona | $28,701 | $13.80 |
| 31 | Kansas | $26,107 | $12.55 |
| 32 | Maryland | $30,910 | $14.86 |
| 33 | Delaware | $29,991 | $14.42 |
| 34 | Colorado | $29,330 | $14.10 |
| 35 | Idaho | $24,832 | $11.94 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $25,778 | $12.39 |
| 37 | Indiana | $25,885 | $12.44 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $27,330 | $13.14 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $23,842 | $11.46 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $23,781 | $11.43 |
| 41 | Texas | $25,734 | $12.37 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $25,326 | $12.18 |
| 43 | Virginia | $28,023 | $13.47 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $21,136 | $10.16 |
| 45 | Florida | $24,170 | $11.62 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $22,287 | $10.71 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $25,330 | $12.18 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $20,288 | $9.75 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $18,293 | $8.79 |
| 50 | Alabama | $20,747 | $9.97 |
| 51 | Georgia | $20,685 | $9.94 |
Highest paying cities for lead janitors
The highest-paying cities for lead janitors are Seattle, WA, Seaside, CA, and Green Bay, WI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $40,133 | $19.29 |
| 2 | Seaside, CA | $39,089 | $18.79 |
| 3 | Green Bay, WI | $37,253 | $17.91 |
| 4 | Juneau, AK | $36,406 | $17.50 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $36,214 | $17.41 |
| 6 | Rochester, NY | $34,169 | $16.43 |
| 7 | Monroeville, PA | $31,449 | $15.12 |
| 8 | Englewood, CO | $29,385 | $14.13 |
| 9 | Surprise, AZ | $28,868 | $13.88 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids, MI | $28,588 | $13.74 |
| 11 | Missoula, MT | $28,356 | $13.63 |
| 12 | Virginia Beach, VA | $27,640 | $13.29 |
| 13 | Springfield, MO | $27,364 | $13.16 |
| 14 | South Bend, IN | $27,277 | $13.11 |
| 15 | Burlington, NC | $25,774 | $12.39 |
| 16 | Austin, TX | $25,714 | $12.36 |
| 17 | Chattanooga, TN | $25,054 | $12.05 |
| 18 | Little Rock, AR | $23,627 | $11.36 |
| 19 | New Orleans, LA | $18,198 | $8.75 |
Lead Janitor salary details
A lead janitor's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a lead janitor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $30,888 | $2,574 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying lead janitor jobs
The highest paying types of lead janitors are carpet technician, floor care specialist, and floor staff.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Staff | $33,187 | $2,766 | $15.96 | 84,351 |
| Floor Technician | $29,785 | $2,482 | $14.32 | 31,859 |
| Porter | $29,861 | $2,488 | $14.36 | 87,777 |
| Custodian | $30,176 | $2,515 | $14.51 | 47,364 |
| General Cleaner | $27,205 | $2,267 | $13.08 | 96,320 |
| Cleaning Crew Member | $28,141 | $2,345 | $13.53 | 150,587 |
Top companies hiring lead janitors now:
Which companies pay lead janitors the most?
Lead janitor salaries at Wegmans Food Markets and The Arc of the Ozarks are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average lead janitor salary at companies like Sigue and Compass Group USA are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wegmans Food Markets | $33,819 | $16.26 |
| 2 | The Arc of the Ozarks | $31,560 | $15.17 |
| 3 | Sigue | $31,277 | $15.04 |
| 4 | Compass Group USA | $31,129 | $14.97 |
| 5 | Goldbelt Falcon | $31,054 | $14.93 |
| 6 | Scheels | $29,114 | $14.00 |
| 7 | Crossroads Diversified Services | $28,771 | $13.83 |
| 8 | ABM Industries | $28,756 | $13.82 |
| 9 | Olympus Building Services | $28,735 | $13.81 |
| 10 | The Budd Group | $28,731 | $13.81 |
| 11 | Service Master Clean | $28,550 | $13.73 |
| 12 | Kimco Facility Services | $28,532 | $13.72 |
| 13 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $28,442 | $13.67 |
| 14 | Relay Resources | $28,102 | $13.51 |
| 15 | Goodwill of Orange County | $24,400 | $11.73 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Lead Janitor salary by industry
The average lead janitor salary varies across industries:
- The average lead janitor salary in the technology industry is $30,665, the highest of any industry.
- The average lead janitor salary in the finance industry is $29,233.
- Lead janitors in the health care industry earn an average salary of $24,972, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for lead janitors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $30,665 | $14.74 |
| 2 | Construction | $29,233 | $14.05 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $29,024 | $13.95 |
| 4 | Utilities | $28,718 | $13.81 |
| 5 | Hospitality | $28,206 | $13.56 |
| 6 | Health Care | $24,972 | $12.01 |
High Paying Lead Janitor Jobs
Lead Janitor salary trends
The average lead janitor salary has risen by $7,127 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average lead janitor earned $23,761 annually, but today, they earn $30,888 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for lead janitors over the last decade.
Compare lead janitor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average lead janitor salary over time
Compare lead janitor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Lead Janitor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,900 | $14.85 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | $29,100 | $14.01 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $27,700 | $13.33 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $26,500 | $12.76 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $25,700 | $12.35 | +3.1% |
Recently added lead janitor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100073.3-Jan-Beaufort County School Dist-Gca Education Services | Lead Janitor | Los Angeles, CA | 12/16/2024 | $42,324 |
| Skookum Contract Services | Janitor Lead | Silverdale, WA | 12/15/2024 | $48,940 |
| Horizon Services | Bilingual Route/Janitor Lead, Horizon Services, LLC | East Hartford, CT | 12/12/2024 | $43,827 |
| Gana-A'Yoo, Limited-Antarctic Program | Lead Janitor | Aurora, CO | 12/12/2024 | $33,809 |
| Marsden Services, L.L.C | Lead Janitor/Vadnais Heights Lead Janitor/Vadnais Heights Marsden Central Vadn | Vadnais Heights, MN | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
| The Facilities Group | Lead Janitor | Cope, SC | 12/09/2024 | $35,479 |
| Aerotek | Janitor Lead | Carlsbad, CA | 12/08/2024 | $37,566 |
| Sscserv | Lead Janitor 1369969 | Hardeeville, SC | 12/08/2024 | $29,218 |
| The Facilities Group | Janitor Lead-AM Shift | Noma, FL | 12/06/2024 | $39,653 |
| ABM Industries | Lead Janitor | Los Angeles, CA | 12/05/2024 | $42,324 |
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