How Much Money Do Janitors Make

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How much does a Janitor make in the United States? The average Janitor salary in the United States is $31,259 as of October 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $27,502 and $37,209. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential

Janitor Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Janitor Salary	$24,080	US	October 29, 2021
25th Percentile Janitor Salary	$27,502	US	October 29, 2021
50th Percentile Janitor Salary	$31,259	US	October 29, 2021
75th Percentile Janitor Salary	$37,209	US	October 29, 2021
90th Percentile Janitor Salary	$42,626	US	October 29, 2021

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Job Description for Janitor

Janitor cleans and maintains buildings, facilities and equipment. Uses cleaning tools and other products to create a healthy working environment. Being a Janitor removes and disposes trash following the appropriate policies. May need to have basic maintenance skills. Additionally, Janitor may require a high school diploma. Typically reports to supervisor or manager. The Janitor possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does a Janitor do?

Attend and support individuals in individual plan meetings to establish goals that are transferrable to the workplace.

February 02, 2021

Attend quality and best practices training to ensure skills and knowledge are current.

February 13, 2021

Monitor supported individuals interactions with peers and facility tenants to ensure proper exchange of information.

February 26, 2021

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Janitor Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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