Cleaning Services Pay Rates 2024: Pay Rate Viewer and Classification Guide

Use our Pay Rate Viewer to check current pay rates for all Cleaning Services classifications. We also include a brief summary of all Cleaning Services Award classifications and highlight key updates for 2024.

Pay Rate Viewer

Employee Classification

Select which classification from the Cleaning Services Award the employee is.

Level

Cleaning Services Employee Level 1

Cleaning Services Employee Level 2

Cleaning Services Employee Level 3

Pay Details

Select the correct characteristics of the individual employee to get the pay rates.

Employment Type

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Pay Rates

The visible pay rates are the latest minimum rates for the Cleaning Services Award.

Rates are sourced from the latest (July 2024) Fair Work Commission Modern Award Pay Database

Cleaning Services Award: Quick Classification Guide

The Cleaning Services Award (Cleaning Services Award 2020) sets out the minimum legal entitlements for employees in the contract cleaning services industry. These entitlements include minimum pay rates, allowances, and conditions of employment. Failure to correctly give employees their minimum entitlements can result in significant penalties for employers, so it is essential that your business gets it right.

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Who is covered by the Cleaning Services Award?

If your business operates in any of the following industries, it is likely covered by the Cleaning Services Award:

Contract cleaning services
Event cleaning
Hygiene and pollution control

What are the different classifications?

The Cleaning Services Award 2020 has three classification levels, which are summarised below.

Cleaning Services Employee

Cleaning Services Employees are responsible for keeping buildings clean and hygienic through a variety of tasks like vacuuming, mopping and dusting. As they move up levels, they take on more complex instructions, perform higher-level maintenance and may supervise and train other cleaners.

Cleaning Services Employee Level 1 - A Cleaning Services Employee Level One (CSE 1) is someone who handles basic cleaning tasks like vacuuming, mopping, dusting and rubbish collection, usually with some guidance and within their skill set. They’re responsible for making areas clean and hygienic, whether working alone or in a team.
Cleaning Services Employee Level 2 - A Cleaning Services Employee Level Two (CSE 2) typically performs advanced cleaning tasks, works from complex instructions and helps train others. They might do some repairs, order supplies, handle customer relations and operate specialized equipment like ride-on machinery or pressure washers.
Cleaning Services Employee Level 3 - A Cleaning Services Employee Level 3 is a supervisor who manages other cleaners, ensures quality work, follows complex instructions and helps with training and maintenance issues in the building.

Key Changes to Cleaning Services 2024 Pay Rates

Updated Hourly Rates for Cleaning Services Employees

As of 1 July 2024, the Cleaning Services Award pay rates have increased by 3.75%. This means that all employees covered are entitled to a pay rise. You can find the updated pay rates in the pay rate viewer. Make sure to update your payroll systems to reflect these changes, to avoid underpayment.

Updated Allowances in the Cleaning Services Award

Allowances have also gone up this year, either by a percentage or a fixed amount, usually based on inflation. See the pay rate viewers allowances section for the current rates (coming soon).

How to Use the Cleaning Services 2024 Pay Rates Viewer

Our Cleaning Services 2024 Pay Rates Viewer is an essential tool for quickly finding correct and up to date pay rates for your staff.

Select the classification stream: Choose the classification stream relevent to the employee.
Select the Classification Level: Select what level the employee is currently.
Select the employment type: Select what type of employment you are interested in e.g full-time, part-time, casual...
Select the pay point: Select the pay point the employee is on.
View rates: View the up to date pay rates for the employee.

Not sure which classification applies?

If you're unsure which Cleaning Services classification applies to your employee, let Award Matcher help. Our tool simplifies the process of finding the right classification and provides evidence of why a specific classification was selected.

All you have to do is upload your job description. Award Matcher then analyses the role against all modern awards and classifications. Once the analysis is complete you will receive a detailed report on how your position matches each classification and which classification is likely to be the best fit.

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Frequently asked questions

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Where do you source the pay rates?: We get our pay rates from the Fair Work Commission's Modern Award Pay Database. You can also check out the latest info on the Cleaning Services Award over at the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) website.
When were the pay rates last updated?: We keep our pay rates up-to-date with changes from the Fair Work Commission. The latest update was on July 1, 2024.
I’m not sure whether my business falls under Cleaning Services or another modern award?: This is a common problem because Cleaning Services covers a wide range of services. To see if you're covered, check the coverage section of the relevant awards on the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) website. If there's any overlap between awards, the Coverage section usually clarifies which one to use. You can also use our Award Matcher tool to help you figure it out.
Not sure which classification your employee falls under?: No worries! Figuring out the right Cleaning Services classification level can be tough. We made our product Award Matcher to help businesses like yours.
My business has a EBA why should i care about award pay rates?: Even with an EBA, you might still need to pay award rates. Awards set the legal minimums, so your employees get whichever is higher—Award or EBA. Just make sure your EBA always meets or beats those standards to stay compliant.
How are the Cleaning Services Award pay rates set?: The Fair Work Commission sets and reviews the Cleaning Services Award pay rates every year, looking at things like economic conditions, inflation, and what the sector needs.
Can pay rates change during the year?: Yes, while annual reviews are standard, pay rates can also change due to special rulings. Our tool always has the latest rates.
How do I use the pay rate tool?: It’s simple! Just select the stream, level, employment type, and pay point for your employee. The pay rates will show up in the table on the right.