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Cleaning staff Salary in Kerala (2026)
₹16,500per month, median
Half of Cleaning staff posts in Kerala offer ₹14,800–₹18,000 a month. Based on 36 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,800 | ₹14,800 | ₹16,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,300 |
- Active posts
- 36
- Employers
- 36
- Open to freshers
- 72%
- New in 30 days
- 17
What to offer Cleaning staff candidates in Kerala
- Offer at least ₹16,500 a month to match the typical post in Kerala; ₹18,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹16,500.
- 17 new Cleaning staff posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Cleaning staff salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 26 | ₹16,500 |
| 1–2 years | 10 | ₹15,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 36 | ₹16,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th89% · 32
- 10th pass11% · 4
Cities
Cleaning staff salary by city in Kerala
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 10 | ₹17,000 |
| Malappuram | 8 | ₹16,300 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 5 | ₹15,000 |
| Kozhikode | 4 | — |
| Palakkad | 4 | — |
| Thrissur | 2 | — |
| Alappuzha | 1 | — |
| Kollam | 1 | — |
| Kottayam | 1 | — |
Compare
Kerala vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala | ₹16,500 | — | 36 |
| India | ₹12,000 | -27% | 1,308 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹15,500 | -6% | 82 |
| Karnataka | ₹12,500 | -24% | 147 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹11,000 | -33% | 42 |
| Telangana | ₹12,300 | -25% | 152 |
| Maharashtra | ₹12,500 | -24% | 235 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kerala
17 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Jeevaya1
- La Kushi1
- Pure Veg Restaurant1
- The Golden Spoon Premium Restaurant1
- Urban Company Limited (Urban Company)1
- Urban Company Limited (Urbancompany)1
- Veg Restaurant1
- Your Job Consultant Llp1
Real offers
Recent Cleaning staff posts with pay
- Cleaning StaffSummer town cafe · Kochi · Fresher · 2 days ago₹14,000 – ₹16,000/month
- Cleaning StaffLaundry Lux Expert Fabric care · Malappuram · Fresher · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Cleaning StaffVaidya Medical Center · Palakkad · Fresher · 2 days ago₹12,000/month
- Cleaning StaffRestro Cafe · Thrissur · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Cleaning StaffUV Restaurant · Palakkad · Fresher · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Cleaning StaffRegi Restaurant · Palakkad · Fresher · 3 days ago₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cleaning staff salary in Kerala?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,500 a month across 36 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹14,800 and ₹18,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹21,300 or more.
What is the Cleaning staff salary for freshers in Kerala?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹16,500 a month, based on 26 jobs.
What do Cleaning staff jobs pay experienced candidates in Kerala?
1–2 years: ₹15,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Kerala pays the most for Cleaning staff jobs?
Kochi (₹17,000), Malappuram (₹16,300) and Thiruvananthapuram (₹15,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cleaning staff pay in Kerala higher than the India average?
Yes, 38% higher: ₹16,500 in Kerala against ₹12,000 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 36 active job posts for Cleaning staff in Kerala on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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