Salaries › Housekeeper › Washington
Housekeeper Salary in Washington (2026)
$20.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,072/year ($3,006/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,480 Housekeeper jobs in Washington (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Housekeeper salary of $42,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $36,072 — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
| Gross (median) | $42,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,882 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,227 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,072 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,006 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Washington paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in Washington?
- The median Housekeeper salary in Washington is $42,180 per year ($20.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,690 and $45,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in Washington?
- On the median salary of $42,180, a single filer in Washington takes home about $36,072 per year ($3,006 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 18,480 Housekeeper jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Housekeepers
Other salaries in Washington
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 Washington 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 Washington.