Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $33,110 or more. The middle half of maids and housekeeping cleaners in Columbus earn between $24,460 and $28,680.
- $22K10th
- $24K25th
- $27KMedian
- $29K75th
- $33K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,330 | $2,278 | $13.14 |
| Median | $26,740 | $2,228 | $12.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,460 | $2,038 | $11.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,680 | $2,390 | $13.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Maids and housekeeping cleaners in Columbus earn 13% less than the Georgia average ($31,240) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($37,080). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $35,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $27,330 | $26,740 | $22,490 | $33,110 | 710 |
| Georgia | $31,240 | $29,770 | $23,310 | $38,260 | 18,510 |
| United States | $37,080 | $35,510 | $27,640 | $48,570 | 860,670 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $27,330, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $23,501 a year, or $1,958 a month and $904 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $23,501 | $1,958 |
| Working in AL | $23,067 | $1,922 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for maids and housekeeping cleaners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $27,330 buys what about $30,606 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 12th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($33,930).
Highest-paying cities for maids and housekeeping cleaners
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($58,330).
- San Jose, CA$58,330
- Kahului, HI$54,750
- San Francisco, CA$52,650
- Honolulu, HI$52,270
- Vallejo, CA$50,980
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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Columbus: questions
How much do maids and housekeeping cleaners make an hour in Columbus?
$13.14 an hour on average, and $12.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level maids and housekeeping cleaners salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the maids and housekeeping cleaners take-home pay in Columbus?
About $23,501 a year ($1,958 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $27,330.
Do maids and housekeeping cleaners earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 37-2012; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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