How much does office cleaning cost in 2026?
Per-sqm rates by region, common contract prices, what drives the cost, and how to write an office cleaning quote that wins.
The short answer
Office cleaning services typically charge $25 to $55 per hour
$2 to $8 per square metre per month. Here is what tradies actually charge in 2026 and how the price gets built.
Office cleaners typically quote per square metre per month for ongoing contracts. Standard office cleaning (3x weekly) runs $2 to $5 per sqm per month. Daily cleaning runs $4 to $8 per sqm. A typical 200sqm office on daily cleaning runs $800 to $1,600 per month. Larger commercial spaces (500-1,000sqm) get scale discounts. One-off post-construction clean runs $4 to $10 per sqm. Pricing depends on cleaning frequency, office size, layout complexity (offices vs open-plan), inclusion of bathrooms and kitchens, supplies, and any specialty work.
Hourly rates
Office cleaning services hourly rates by region (2026)
Standard daytime rates across the major markets. Metro areas typically command a 20-30% premium. After-hours work is 1.5x to 2x.
United States
Notes
Insured commercial franchises in metros at the top
United Kingdom
Notes
London commands 20-30% premium
Australia
Notes
BSCAA member firms at the top
South Africa
Notes
Insured contract cleaning above this
Canada
Notes
Toronto, Vancouver at the top
New Zealand
Notes
Auckland and Wellington at the top
Ireland
Notes
Dublin commands a premium
India
Notes
Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore at the top
Job pricing
Common office cleaner jobs and what they cost
Real-world price ranges for the jobs tradies quote every week. Includes labour, parts, and standard call-out.
Site assessment and quote
What's included
Most cleaners quote free for ongoing contracts. Detailed scope walkthroughs may be charged.
Standard office clean (3x weekly, per sqm/month)
What's included
Includes vacuum, mop, bathroom + kitchen wipe-down, bin empty, dust. 4 hours per visit for 200sqm.
Daily office clean (5x weekly, per sqm/month)
What's included
Same scope, every weekday. Better for high-traffic or visitor-facing offices.
Twice-daily clean (per sqm/month)
What's included
AM tidy + PM full clean. For premium offices or high-foot-traffic.
Once-off deep clean (per sqm)
What's included
Includes carpet steam, window in/out, deep kitchen + bathroom. Quarterly or annual.
Post-construction clean (per sqm)
What's included
Removes plaster dust, paint, debris from every surface. 4-6x labour of standard clean. Per sqm of cleaned area.
Window cleaning (per visit, exterior)
What's included
Per visit. Depends on office size and floor. High-rise abseil work premium-priced.
Carpet steam clean (per sqm)
What's included
Quarterly or biannual deep clean. Includes pre-treat, steam extraction.
Sanitiser deep clean (one-off)
What's included
Post-illness or compliance-driven. Includes electrostatic spray, surface disinfection.
What drives the price
Six things that change the price of a job
The same job can cost 2x more or less depending on these factors. Knowing them helps customers spot fair quotes and helps tradies justify their own.
Cleaning frequency
Twice weekly: minimum residential-feel. 3x weekly: standard SMB office. Daily: corporate office, customer-facing. Twice daily: premium. State frequency on the quote.
Office size and layout
Open-plan is faster (less furniture to move around). Many separate offices are slower (lots of doors, more bathrooms). State the layout on the quote.
Inclusions
Standard: vacuum, mop, bathroom + kitchen, bins, dust. Add: windows, carpet steam, sanitiser, kitchen deep clean, exterior. Quote scope clearly.
Supplies
Standard contracts include consumables (toilet paper, hand soap, paper towel) charged at cost + small markup. Excluded contracts: customer supplies. State the model.
Time of cleaning
Out-of-hours (evening, early morning, weekend) is preferred by most offices. Premium pricing 10-30% above day-time cleaning. State the cleaning window.
Specialty work
Quarterly carpet, biannual windows, annual deep clean. Quote each separately so customer can budget. Bundle into the monthly contract or as add-ons.
How to quote it
How office cleaning services should price their work
Tips for tradies on writing quotes that win the job and protect the margin.
Quote per sqm per month
'$3.50/sqm/month for 3x weekly, includes consumables' beats 'office cleaning'. Customers comparing quotes can verify across providers.
Itemise extras
Carpet steam ($1,200 quarterly), windows ($380 bimonthly), sanitiser ($800 monthly). Customers see what's included and what's add-on.
Offer monthly invoice with payment terms
Net 14 or 30 invoice, direct debit option. Reduces collection time and admin. Most reputable cleaners use Net 14.
Take 1 month upfront on annual contracts
Annual contracts at 5-10% discount lock customers for 12 months. 1 month upfront covers cancellation risk and shows commitment.
Include monthly walkthrough with manager
Free monthly walkthrough with office manager to catch issues early. Builds trust and surfaces concerns before they become complaints.
Send weekly cleaning reports via WhatsApp
Brief summary of each visit, any issues noted. Customers see the value of the service; they're not just paying for someone to disappear after work.
Watch out for
Pricing red flags to watch for
The patterns that usually signal a problem on the quote, with what to do about each one.
Verbal contract with no scope
What to do: Always written service agreement. Office cleaning has too many variables (frequency, scope, supplies) for verbal.
No insurance certificate
What to do: Public liability, workers comp, and property damage cover. Cleaners are in your office after hours; without insurance, damage or theft is your liability.
Cash-only with no invoice
What to do: Walk away. Cash deals leave you with no tax deduction, no service history, no proof of payment for landlord or building manager.
No security vetting
What to do: Insured commercial cleaners vet and ID-verify all staff. Cheap cleaners (Gumtree, casual) often don't. Theft risk is the biggest reason customers leave.
Pressure on long contract without trial
What to do: Insist on 1-3 month trial period before signing 12+ month contract. Lets you assess quality before commitment. Locks customers in for years not normal.
No defined scope or KPIs
What to do: Service-level agreements should define: rooms cleaned each visit, response time on complaints, monthly walkthrough. Vague scope leads to disputes.
Sample quote
A real example: line-by-line
Office cleaning contract, 280sqm office, 5x weekly cleaning, 12-month commitment
Daily office clean (5x weekly, vacuum, mop, bathrooms, kitchen, bins, dust)
Consumables (toilet paper, hand soap, paper towel - estimated monthly)
Quarterly carpet steam clean (3 rooms, 110sqm)
Bimonthly window clean (interior + exterior accessible windows)
Monthly walkthrough with office manager (issue review, KPI report)
12-month annual contract discount (8%)
FAQ
Office cleaning services pricing questions, answered
Everything customers and tradies ask about office cleaner pricing.
Per sqm per month: $2-5 for 3x weekly; $4-8 for daily; $8-14 for twice-daily premium. A typical 200sqm office on daily cleaning runs $800-1,600/month. Larger commercial spaces get scale discounts of 10-25%.
5-15 staff in office: 3x weekly. 15-30 staff: daily. 30+ staff or customer-facing: daily with twice-daily peak periods. Bathrooms: daily minimum if used by 10+ people. Add quarterly deep cleans and biannual windows.
Yes, 2-3 quotes for any contract over $500/month. Compare per-sqm rate, frequency, scope inclusions, supplies, and security vetting. Cheapest often skips key tasks (bathrooms, kitchen deep-clean) or uses uninsured casual labour.
Standard contracts include consumables (toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels) at cost + small markup. Cheaper contracts exclude (customer supplies). Both models work; just confirm at quote time.
Most offices prefer out-of-hours cleaning (evening, early morning). Premium pricing 10-30% over daytime. Customer-facing offices may need twice-daily (AM tidy, PM clean). State the cleaning window on the quote.
Monthly invoice on Net 14 or Net 30 terms. Annual contracts at 5-10% discount paid quarterly. Direct debit reduces admin. Anyone asking for 3+ months upfront is unusual.
200sqm office: 2-3 hours daily clean. 500sqm: 4-5 hours. 1,000sqm: 8-10 hours (often 2-3 cleaners). Quality matters more than time; well-organised cleaner faster than slow one.
Insured commercial firms vet and ID-verify all staff (police checks, references). Casual or Gumtree cleaners often don't. For office work where staff are alone with computers and confidential data, insist on vetting.
Standard contracts: 30 days notice. Annual contracts may have early-exit fees. Anything longer than 12 months is unusual. Insist on clear cancellation terms before signing.
Get the per-sqm rate, frequency, scope inclusions, supplies model, cleaning window, and any specialty add-ons upfront in writing. Pay via banking app, not cash. Insist on monthly walkthroughs to verify ongoing quality.
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