BLS wage data says cleaners in Virginia earn $15.93/hr. That's 5.0% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$15.93
Customer Rate
$34–$46/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Virginia
National Avg
| Service | Virginia Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home cleaning (2–3 bed) | $105–$189 |
| Deep cleaning | $210–$420 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | $262–$525 |
| Recurring weekly service | $84–$157 /visit |
| Office cleaning (small, <3,000 sq ft) | $157–$367 /visit |
| Office cleaning (mid, 3,000–10,000 sq ft) | $367–$840 /visit |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0–$1 /sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | $26–$79 |
| Window cleaning (per pane, exterior) | $4–$8 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Virginia BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
Pre-loaded with Virginia rates. Enter your job's square footage and type to get a starting price.
Estimated per-job price for Virginia (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Virginia (VA). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, house cleaners in Virginia typically charge between $34 and $46 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Cleaning labor costs in Virginia are 5.0% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Virginia is $15.93, compared to $15.17 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($15.93/hr in Virginia), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $34–$46/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Virginia can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
BidMaker pre-fills Virginia pricing into your proposal. Describe the job, get a quote in minutes.
Start for freeFree plan: 3 proposals/month. No credit card.
Win the job with a professional proposal — not a text quote or a PDF nobody reads.
Sample bid sheet with line items, scope, and payment terms — pair with the Virginia rates above.
View House Cleaning bid template →Looking for national averages? Cleaning Pricing Guide (National) →