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Housekeeper Salary in California (2026)
$20.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,609/year ($2,967/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 103,430 Housekeeper jobs in California (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Housekeeper salary of $42,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,609 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $42,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,939 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,263 |
| California state income tax | −$849 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,609 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,967 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free California paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in California?
- The median Housekeeper salary in California is $42,660 per year ($20.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,990 and $49,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in California?
- On the median salary of $42,660, a single filer in California takes home about $35,609 per year ($2,967 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 103,430 Housekeeper jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.