Commercial cleaning rates (2026)
Field-tested 2026 commercial cleaning rates pulled from CleanReach client bids across the US, UK and Canada. Use them as a sanity-check on your next quote — but always build the bid from production rate and loaded labor cost first.
Use rates as a sanity-check, not a pricing model
These ranges are useful for benchmarking — not for pricing your next bid. Always build the bid from production rate and loaded labor cost (use our free cleaning bid template), then sanity-check the resulting $/sq ft against the benchmarks above. If your bid lands outside the range, you've either mispriced or you've found a niche that supports a premium.
Why medical and post-construction rates are higher
Medical pays a premium for compliance and patient-safety risk. Post-construction pays a premium for production rate (much slower per sq ft), specialty equipment, and the lumpy nature of project work. Industrial pays the lowest per sq ft because production rates are 3–5× faster than office — but total contract value is often higher because facilities are huge.
Don't compete on price — compete on consistency
A 10% discount to win an account loses you money the moment turnover hits. The cleaners who scale past seven figures are the ones who hold the line on price and win on consistency, supervision and communication. Use the benchmarks above to know when a buyer's 'we have a cheaper quote' is a real competitor or a negotiating tactic.
FAQs about the commercial cleaning rates
How much do commercial cleaners charge per hour?+
Most US/UK/CA commercial cleaning contracts price the internal labor at $35–$55 per billable hour for general office, $42–$68 for medical, $32–$48 for industrial, and $45–$75 for post-construction.
How much should a 10,000 sq ft office cleaning contract cost per month?+
At 5x/week and $0.28/sq ft/month, a 10,000 sq ft office contract typically prices at $2,800/month, with a defensible range of $2,000–$4,000/month depending on frequency, scope and region.
Why are medical cleaning rates higher than office?+
Medical cleaning has slower production rates (smaller rooms, more disinfection), higher supplies cost (EPA-registered disinfectants), more compliance overhead (OSHA, bloodborne pathogens), and lower price sensitivity because patient safety dominates the buying decision.
Are commercial cleaning rates the same in the UK and Canada?+
Roughly comparable when you adjust for currency. UK rates run 80–95% of US dollar rates; Canadian rates run 70–90% of US rates depending on the city. London and Toronto sit at the top of the ranges in their respective markets.