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Housekeeper Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$16.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,355/year ($2,363/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,650 Housekeeper jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Housekeeper salary of $33,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,355 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $33,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,884 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,591 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,040 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,355 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,363 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Housekeeper salary in Pennsylvania is $33,870 per year ($16.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,220 and $36,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $33,870, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $28,355 per year ($2,363 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 25,650 Housekeeper jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.