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Janitor Salary in Washington (2026)
$21.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,755/year ($3,230/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 47,380 Janitor jobs in Washington (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Janitor salary of $45,520 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 $38,755 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $45,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,282 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,482 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,755 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,230 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Washington?
- The median Janitor salary in Washington is $45,520 per year ($21.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,020 and $53,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Washington?
- On the median salary of $45,520, a single filer in Washington takes home about $38,755 per year ($3,230 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 47,380 Janitor jobs in Washington 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 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.