May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in California

The median annual salary for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in California is $41,090, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$1,580
Federal income tax-$106
Social Security-$98
Medicare-$23
State income tax (CA)-$30
Net take-home$1,323
Annual net: $34,410Effective rate: 16.3%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and California state rules; local taxes excluded.

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay across California scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in California earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the California paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in California?

The median annual salary for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in California is $41,090 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and California state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,323 per biweekly check.

How much does a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners take home in California after taxes?

On the median salary of $41,090, a single filer in California takes home approximately $1,323 every two weeks ($1,580 gross). The effective tax rate is 16.3%.

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