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Janitor Salary in California (2026)
$19.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,410/year ($2,867/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 234,240 Janitor jobs in California (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Janitor salary of $41,090 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 $34,410 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $41,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,751 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,143 |
| California state income tax | −$786 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,410 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,867 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in California?
- The median Janitor salary in California is $41,090 per year ($19.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,830 and $48,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in California?
- On the median salary of $41,090, a single filer in California takes home about $34,410 per year ($2,867 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 234,240 Janitor 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.