Janitor Salary in Indiana (2026)
$17.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,400/year ($2,533/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 49,220 Janitor jobs in Indiana (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Janitor salary of $36,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,400 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $36,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,195 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,789 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,076 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,400 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,533 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Indiana?
- The median Janitor salary in Indiana is $36,460 per year ($17.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,750 and $40,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $36,460, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $30,400 per year ($2,533 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 49,220 Janitor jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.