Janitor salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for janitors and cleaners and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $38,124 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $45,520 | $38,124 | $3,177 | 47,380 |
| Massachusetts | $45,580 | $36,635 | $3,053 | 55,490 |
| Alaska | $40,510 | $34,730 | $2,894 | 5,200 |
| California | $41,090 | $33,973 | $2,831 | 234,240 |
| New York | $41,640 | $33,742 | $2,812 | 195,250 |
| New Hampshire | $39,150 | $33,637 | $2,803 | 9,420 |
| Nevada | $38,420 | $33,050 | $2,754 | 32,830 |
| New Jersey | $37,630 | $31,434 | $2,620 | 67,660 |
| Wyoming | $36,050 | $31,146 | $2,596 | 4,760 |
| Illinois | $37,810 | $30,834 | $2,569 | 93,760 |
| South Dakota | $35,480 | $30,688 | $2,557 | 8,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,520 | $30,403 | $2,534 | 86,920 |
| Ohio | $35,900 | $30,334 | $2,528 | 72,540 |
| Florida | $34,490 | $29,893 | $2,491 | 131,900 |
| Michigan | $36,050 | $29,865 | $2,489 | 65,790 |
| Virginia | $35,170 | $29,231 | $2,436 | 65,970 |
| Tennessee | $33,440 | $29,049 | $2,421 | 38,120 |
| North Carolina | $34,500 | $29,017 | $2,418 | 53,330 |
| Georgia | $34,310 | $28,785 | $2,399 | 55,660 |
| Texas | $33,010 | $28,704 | $2,392 | 184,840 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.