Cleaner jobs in New York City, NY typically pay $18–$29 an hour (about $3,100–$5,000 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 New York City.
- Typical pay
- $18–$29
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- $3,100–$5,000
- 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 New York City
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Register as a CleanerAbout cleaner jobs in New York City
Cleaner jobs in New York City, NY are household positions: a cleaner cleans homes on a regular visit schedule, usually for several hours a week per household. Families hiring in New York City range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across New York Metropolitan Area.
New York City is known for Wall Street finance, media, fashion, advertising, and tech, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Google, Deloitte, and thousands of global firms. New York City is the financial capital of the world with over $1 trillion in daily financial transactions.
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 New York City
Household incomes in New York City are shaped by an average local salary of around $88,000, which is why cleaner pay here sits above the USA 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 New York City?
The local job market is growing at 2.5% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to New York City.
New York City is often described as “World's Financial and Media 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 New York City 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 USA 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 New York City, NY?
Cleaner jobs in New York City, NY typically pay $18–$29 an hour (about $3,100–$5,000 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in cleaner jobs in New York City?
Most positions are live-out. Most cleaner roles in New York City 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 New York City on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in New York City 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.