Cleaner jobs in Basel typically pay CHF 25–CHF 37 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 6,400 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 an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Basel.
- Typical pay
- CHF 25–CHF 37
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,350–CHF 6,400
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Part-time visits
- 3–6 hours each
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open cleaner positions in Basel
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Register as a CleanerAbout cleaner jobs in Basel
A cleaner cleans homes on a regular visit schedule, usually for several hours a week per household. In Basel, these roles are offered by private households across Basel Trinational Region, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Basel is known for pharmaceuticals, life sciences, chemicals, and logistics, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Roche, Novartis, Lonza, Syngenta, and University Hospital Basel. Basel hosts the global headquarters of two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies within walking distance of each other.
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 Basel
Household incomes in Basel are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 110,000, which is why cleaner pay here sits above the Switzerland average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a cleaner
- 8:00Kitchen & living areas
- 10:00Bedrooms & bathrooms
- 12:30Break
- 13:30Laundry & ironing
- 16:00Final tidy & supplies
Why work in Basel?
The local job market is growing at 3.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Basel.
Basel is often described as “The World's Pharmaceutical Headquarters City”, 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 Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Most cleaner roles in Basel 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
- Register
Create your profile with your cleaner experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Switzerland right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaner earn in Basel?
Cleaner jobs in Basel typically pay CHF 25–CHF 37 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 6,400 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in cleaner jobs in Basel?
Most positions are live-out. Most cleaner roles in Basel are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a cleaner in Switzerland?
Employers ask for cleaning experience, own transport or easy public transport access and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
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 Basel on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Basel 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.