Cleans offices, retail spaces, and commercial buildings, including floors, bathrooms, and workspaces. Works independently or in teams, often outside standard business hours. Ensures clean, hygienic environments for staff and customers. Reliability and attention to detail matter more than formal qualifications, with training typically provided on the job. Hours often suit people looking for flexibility, and experienced cleaners can move into supervisory or contracts roles. Many employers offer training and flexible hours, and consistent workers often move into team-leading or supervisory positions. A good eye for the detail is usually what earns the trust of the contract holder.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$49,000
90th Percentile
$49,000
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
This role pays 1 times the minimum wage
-2%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
0.8×
This role pays 0.8 times the living wage
-21%
National Wage Percentile
$49,000
median salary for this role
Top 60.8%
This role's median is higher than 39.2% of all NZ wage/salary earners
1,727,870 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Commercial Cleaner pay

Based on 1 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Commercial Cleaner in New Zealand?

Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Commercial Cleaner in New Zealand is $49,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $49,000 (10th percentile) to $49,000 (90th percentile).

How does Commercial Cleaner pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $49,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Commercial Cleaner earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $49,000.

Most Common Perks

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  • Flexible Working Hours 100%
    • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
      • Health Insurance 0%
        • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
          • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%
            • Free Parking 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Junior (0-2 Yrs)
$49,000

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$49,000
Auckland 0 - 2 years (Junior) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

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