How much does a building cleaner earn?
Building cleaners ensure cleanliness and hygiene in offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and industry – from routine cleaning to glass, washrooms and special or disinfection work. Gross pay depends on region, collective agreements, type of site, shift patterns and specialisation. As a guide, qualified building cleaners in Germany in 2026 often earn about €2,400–€2,950 gross per month; during apprenticeship typical ranges are around €860–€1,170.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Orientation figures as of 2026 for typical employed work. Actual pay depends on collective agreements, site, region, experience, shift allowances and specialisation and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
A building cleaner cleans and maintains interiors and facilities according to the site plan, follows hygiene and safety rules and reports incidents. Everyday work includes machines and chemicals, often early or late shifts, and coordination with site management, facility teams and users – physically and temporally demanding, but with a clear routine.
- Carry out routine cleaning in offices, corridors, washrooms and common areas according to the cleaning schedule.
- Use machines, detergents and PPE correctly; follow dosing and hazardous-substance rules.
- Perform glass, floor and special cleaning and, when required, disinfection work as specified.
- Secure sites, follow key and access rules; report defects and damage.
- Organise routes and cleaning trolleys; complete quality checks and checklists.
- Shift, weekend or night work and physical strain from standing, lifting and bending are typical.
