Pricing model: many cleaners price per square foot or per job rather than hourly, hourly figures here reflect a typical conversion.
Job type: deep cleans and move-out cleans command more than standard recurring maintenance cleans.
Recurring vs. one-time: recurring weekly/biweekly clients are often priced a bit lower per visit in exchange for predictable, ongoing work.
Supplies: cleaners who bring their own supplies and equipment typically build that cost into a higher rate than a bring-your-own-supplies arrangement.
Starting out vs. established
New independent house cleaner typically land near the $20/hr end while building a client base and reputation. Once you have proof of results and repeat or referred clients, the $30/hr median becomes realistic. Specialists with a strong track record and reputation routinely reach $55/hr or more.