Window cleaners salary in the UK (2025/26)
ONS ASHE 2025
£25,002
£25,002
Mean salary
£25,353
Employment patterns
- 71% of Window cleaners work full-time
- 74% are self-employed
- 93% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
How pay varies by region
North East is the highest-paying region for window cleaners at £24,599 — 2% below the UK median. South East is lowest at £17,786. Use the table below for the full regional breakdown.
Salary by UK region
| Region | Median | Mean | vs UK median |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East | £24,599 | £27,507 | -2% |
| North West | £17,875 | £20,058 | -29% |
| South East | £17,786 | £18,945 | -29% |
Sorted highest median to lowest. ‘Vs UK median’ compares each region’s median to £25,002. Suppressed values mean ONS withheld this figure because the sample was too small to publish.
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