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Cleaner Jobs in Atlanta, GA

$16–$25 an hour · Part-time visits, 3–6 hours each

Quick answer

Cleaner jobs in Atlanta, GA typically pay $16–$25 an hour (about $2,750–$4,350 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of part-time visits, 3–6 hours each. Employers ask for cleaning experience and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Atlanta.

Typical pay
$16–$25
per hour
Full-time monthly
$2,750–$4,350
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Rare
accommodation provided
Schedule
Part-time visits
3–6 hours each
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Open cleaner positions in Atlanta

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About cleaner jobs in Atlanta

Cleaner jobs in Atlanta, GA are household positions: a cleaner cleans homes on a regular visit schedule, usually for several hours a week per household. Families hiring in Atlanta range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Metro Atlanta Area.

Atlanta is known for financial technology, film production, logistics, and media, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Delta Air Lines, CNN, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, NCR, and Equifax. Atlanta produces more film and TV content than any US city except Los Angeles, earning it the "Hollywood of the South" title.

Main duties

  • Dust, vacuum and mop all agreed areas
  • Deep-clean kitchens and bathrooms
  • Change bed linen
  • Clean windows, mirrors and glass
  • Empty bins and sort recycling

Cleaner pay in Atlanta

Household incomes in Atlanta are shaped by an average local salary of around $67,000, which is why cleaner pay here sits close to the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in AtlantaTypical pay ranges, per hour. Cleaner highlighted.
Cleaner$16–$25
House Maid$16–$24
Housekeeper$17–$29
Laundry Staff$15–$21
Cleaner pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$18–$29
Los Angeles$16–$27
Chicago$16–$26
Houston$15–$25
Dallas$16–$25
Miami$15–$25

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a cleaner

Typical day — CleanerAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Kitchen & living areas
  2. 10:00Bedrooms & bathrooms
  3. 12:30Break
  4. 13:30Laundry & ironing
  5. 16:00Final tidy & supplies

Why work in Atlanta?

The local job market is growing at 4.1% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Atlanta.

Atlanta is often described as “Hollywood of the South and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Cleaning experience
  • Own transport or easy public transport access
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • References

Working in United States

  • Right to work in United States: Workers must be authorised to work in the United States, and employers complete Form I-9 to verify eligibility.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for a criminal background check, identity and Social Security verification, a motor-vehicle record for driving roles and, for childcare, a sex-offender registry search.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the federal minimum wage or the higher state and city minimum, whichever applies.
  • Contract: A written work agreement covering duties, hours, pay, overtime, paid time off, termination notice and confidentiality prevents most disputes.

Live-in or live-out?

Most cleaner roles in Atlanta are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your cleaner experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete USA right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cleaner earn in Atlanta, GA?

Cleaner jobs in Atlanta, GA typically pay $16–$25 an hour (about $2,750–$4,350 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in cleaner jobs in Atlanta?

Most positions are live-out. Most cleaner roles in Atlanta are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.

What do I need to work as a cleaner in USA?

Employers ask for cleaning experience, own transport or easy public transport access and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a cleaner do day to day?

A cleaner cleans homes on a regular visit schedule, usually for several hours a week per household. Typical duties include dust, vacuum and mop all agreed areas, deep-clean kitchens and bathrooms, change bed linen.

How do I apply for cleaner jobs in Atlanta on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Atlanta hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a cleaner work?

A typical schedule is part-time visits, 3–6 hours each. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.