Annual Salary
£16,000 to £23,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Window cleaners work on domestic and commercial premises, cleaning windows, doors and other glass surfaces.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: as a contractor / self-employed; managing your own hours
There will be
0.3% more Window cleaner jobs in 2027.
You could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Your working environment may be at height and outdoors in all weathers.
You can get into this job through:
You could apply directly to become a window cleaner with a company, buy an existing round or set up your own business. You don't need any formal qualifications to do this.
You could work as a window cleaner on tall buildings like office blocks, if you've completed training in rope access work or operating a mobile platform.
You'll need to:
Employers will be interested in your practical skills, ability to work at height, and your awareness of health and safety regulations and good practice.
You can join the Federation of Window Cleaners for professional development training and to make industry contacts.
You could work for contract cleaners or specialist window cleaning firms. With experience, you may be able to progress to become a supervisor or manager.
You may start your own business, working alone or employing staff.
You'll need: