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Janitorial Staffing Calculator

Answer a few questions about your facility to estimate the cleaning labor hours and staffing (FTE) required. Estimates use typical production rates and are meant for planning; request a quote for a staffing proposal.

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Production rate (square feet cleaned per hour) varies by facility type.

Enter the total cleanable area in square feet.

About this tool

Estimate the janitorial labor required for your building using industry production rates (square feet cleaned per hour) adjusted for facility type, service level, and cleaning frequency. Get weekly and monthly labor hours plus a recommended full-time-equivalent (FTE) headcount for budgeting and RFPs.

Assumptions & Sources

This tool relies on the following industry benchmarks and reference values. Estimates are for planning only; request a quote for figures tailored to your facility.

  • Production rates (sqft cleaned per hour) drive labor-hour estimates.3400 sqft/hour
    Medium confidenceVerifiedSource: ISSA (The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association)
  • Medical facilities clean more slowly.2200 sqft/hour
    Medium confidenceVerifiedSource: ISSA (The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association)
  • National median janitorial wage for budgeting context.$16.47/hour
    High confidenceVerifiedSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS OEWS)
  • Wage floor reference.$7.25/hour
    High confidenceVerifiedSource: U.S. Department of Labor (Wage and Hour Division)

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