Cleaner jobs in Sharjah typically pay AED 1,500–AED 2,500 a month. Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of part-time visits, 3–6 hours each. Employers ask for cleaning experience and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Sharjah.
- Typical pay
- AED 1,500–AED 2,500
- per month
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Part-time visits
- 3–6 hours each
- Open now
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- register to be matched
Open cleaner positions in Sharjah
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Register as a CleanerAbout cleaner jobs in Sharjah
Cleaner jobs in Sharjah are household positions: a cleaner cleans homes on a regular visit schedule, usually for several hours a week per household. Families hiring in Sharjah range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Emirate of Sharjah.
Sharjah is known for manufacturing, education, publishing, and logistics, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Sharjah free zone manufacturers, University of Sharjah, Air Arabia, and Crescent Enterprises. Sharjah produces a large share of UAE industrial output and offers lower living costs than neighbouring Dubai.
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 Sharjah
Household incomes in Sharjah are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 120,000, which is why cleaner pay here sits slightly below the UAE 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 Sharjah?
The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Sharjah.
Sharjah is often described as “Industry and Education Emirate”, 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 Arab Emirates
- Right to work in United Arab Emirates: Domestic workers need a domestic worker visa sponsored by the household or a licensed recruitment centre such as Tadbeer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for passport and visa verification, a medical fitness test, Emirates ID registration and references from previous employers.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the contract salary agreed under MOHRE rules.
- Contract: A standard domestic worker contract approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) is required.
Live-in or live-out?
Most cleaner jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary. For live-in roles the family usually provides a private room, meals, the residence visa, medical insurance and often a yearly flight home, so the salary above is mostly take-home pay.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your cleaner experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UAE 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 Sharjah?
Cleaner jobs in Sharjah typically pay AED 1,500–AED 2,500 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in cleaner jobs in Sharjah?
Most positions are live-out. Most cleaner jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.
What do I need to work as a cleaner in UAE?
Employers ask for cleaning experience, own transport or easy public transport access and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.
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 Sharjah on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Sharjah 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.