What is the typical salary for a Cleaning Operative in the UK?

Based on 42 current UK Cleaning Operative vacancies, salaries typically range from £25,000 to £29,000 per year, with a median of £28,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Cleaning Operative jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Cleaning Operative staff are CH2, London, Eastleigh, Skegness, Bracknell.

Cleaning Operative Jobs

Q: How many Cleaning Operative jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 842 live Cleaning Operative vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 842 live Cleaning Operative vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Cleaning Operatives carry out general cleaning duties across commercial and industrial sites, often as part of a contracted team. The role typically involves vacuuming, mopping, sanitising washrooms and waste removal. No formal qualifications are required; reliability and DBS clearance are common requests.

Cleaning Operative salary in the UK

£25,000 – £29,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 42 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£28,000

Median pay

Per year

842

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Cleaning Operative listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.