School Janitor Salary in the United States

How much does a School Janitor make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a School Janitor in the United States is $38,433 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a School Janitor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,522
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,813 to $41,097
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,518
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School Janitor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $41,097 $3,425 $790 $20
Average $38,433 $3,203 $739 $18
25th Percentile $34,813 $2,901 $669 $17
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Key Factors That Influence School Janitor Salaries

A School Janitor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects School Janitor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a School Janitor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,237
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,765
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,366
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,992
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,004
Levels Salary
School Ja... Level School Janitor$38,237
Janitor I... Level School Janitor$42,765
Janitor I... Level School Janitor$47,366
Janitoria... Level School Janitor$50,992
Janitoria... Level School Janitor$80,004
$38,237 0 yr
$42,765 < 2 yrs
$47,366 2-4 yrs
$50,992 5-8 yrs
$80,004 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for School Janitors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $48,475
  • San Francisco: $47,945
  • Oakland: $46,934

What Skills Can Increase a School Janitor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.2% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Commercial Cleaning (Mentioned in 4.28% Job Postings): Commercial cleaning is cleaning carried out by a commercial cleaning company. A commercial cleaning service cleans things such as offices, buildings, or retail stores.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.2%
Commercial Cleaning 4.28%
Work Ethic 1.61%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a School Janitor's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Painting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
$45,351
18%
Problem Solving
$41,507
8%
Painting
$41,123
7%
Written Communication
$40,739
6%
Verbal Communication
$40,739
6%
Commitment
$40,354
5%
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How Education impacts a School Janitor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many School Janitors enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a School Janitor with a No Diploma is between $33,484 and $35,486).

School Janitor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for School Janitor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.6%
High School 76.8%
Associates 10.6%
Bachelors 7.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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School Janitor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a School Janitor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for School Janitor

Salaries for a School Janitor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,866 in 2023 to around $36,467 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of School Janitor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of School Janitor Over Time

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2023
$37,866
2024
$37,112
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$36,467
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2023 $37,866
2024 $37,112
2025 $36,467
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