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Housekeeper Salary in Iowa (2026)
$15.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,151/year ($2,263/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,160 Housekeeper jobs in Iowa (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Housekeeper salary of $32,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,151 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $32,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,734 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,495 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,240 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,151 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,263 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in Iowa?
- The median Housekeeper salary in Iowa is $32,620 per year ($15.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,500 and $36,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $32,620, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $27,151 per year ($2,263 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 8,160 Housekeeper jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.