How much does a window cleaner cost?

How a window cleaner works out the price

A window cleaner usually quotes a fixed price for the whole house, based on the number of windows, the number of storeys and whether you want the inside, the outside or both. Some price per window or per pane. Extras such as screens, tracks, sills and hard-water stains are added separately. Hourly pricing is less common for homes. The award minimum for a Level 2 cleaning employee is $27.97 an hour from 1 July 2026, but a charge-out price also covers equipment, a vehicle, insurance and travel.

1. Count the windows and note the storeys and any hard-to-reach glass
2. Decide the scope: outside only, inside only, or both
3. Price the glass, per window or as a fixed price for the home
4. Add tracks, screens, sills and frames if you want them cleaned
5. Add stain removal or access costs such as poles, ladders or platforms
6. GST, if the quote is exclusive of it

What it costs, by scenario

Low, typical and high prices. Built on 19 October 2026 from an Airtasker category guide, a cleaning business's cost guide, a compiled national table and the Fair Work cleaning award. Whole-house ranges stay inside figures that at least two sources share; per-window, track, screen and rope-access figures rest on one source each. GST basis is not confirmed by most sources.

• Small home or unit, inside and out (per job)

  Up to about 10 windows. Three sources give $100 to $240, $110 to $180 and $150 to $220, so they overlap only at about $150 to $180. We show the wider spread.

  Low

  $110

  Typical

  $150

  High

  $220

• Standard single-storey house (per job)

  The range two sources share for a three or four bedroom house. A compiled national table runs wider, to $450 for 10 to 20 windows.

  Low

  $200

  Typical

  $270

  High

  $330

• Double-storey house or hard-to-reach windows (per job)

  The range two sources share. A compiled national table runs to $650. Higher windows may need a water-fed pole or platform.

  Low

  $330

  Typical

  $400

  High

  $500

• Per window, inside and out (per window)

  One source only (a compiled national table). Exterior only is $6 to $18 a window in the same table. Two-storey windows are often surcharged per window.

  Low

  $10

  Typical

  $18

  High

  $30

• Exterior only, whole house (per job)

  One source only (Airtasker). The typical is the middle of its range. Interior only is $130 to $230 and both together $200 to $350 in the same guide.

  Low

  $140

  Typical

  $195

  High

  $250

• Window tracks cleaned (per window)

  One source only. Airtasker puts frames, tracks and screens together at $250 to $450 for a full clean.

  Low

  $3

  Typical

  $6

  High

  $15

• Flyscreens cleaned (per screen)

  One source only (a cleaning business's cost guide). The typical is the middle of its range. Screens are usually an add-on.

  Low

  $5

  Typical

  $10

  High

  $15

• High-rise or rope access work (per technician-hour)

  One source only. Airtasker says rope access and platform work is quoted after inspection. Access adds about 40% to a ground-level price for a water-fed pole.

  Low

  $80

  Typical

  $130

  High

  $200

• Hourly rate, when priced by time (per hour)

  The overlap of two sources, which give $30 to $55 and $40 to $80. The typical is the middle of that overlap.

  Low

  $40

  Typical

  $50

  High

  $55

What changes the price

• Number of windows. More glass takes more time. Many cleaners price per window or per pane.
• Storeys and access. Upper-storey windows need poles, ladders or platforms. Airtasker puts a water-fed pole at about 40% more than ground level.
• Inside, outside or both. Exterior only is cheaper than inside and out, and some quotes assume only the outside is cleaned.
• Tracks, screens and sills. These are usually extras. A full clean with frames, tracks and screens costs more than the glass alone.
• Condition. Salt, hard-water stains, paint, adhesive and builder's dust each add a charge.
• Location. Compiled hourly from-rates range from $36 an hour in Hobart to $44 in Canberra, reflecting local wages and demand.

What's usually included, and what isn't

Metro and regional differences

Metro: Capital cities have many cleaners and more competition, but wages, parking and travel time lift rates. One compiled table shows hourly from-rates of $40 to $42 across most capital cities.

Regional: We did not find separate regional price lists. The same table shows slightly lower from-rates in some smaller centres, such as Geelong at $37 an hour. Travel to a small town can add to the price.

Licensing and compliance

Before you accept a quote, check

• How many windows does the quote cover, and are inside, outside or both included?
• Are tracks, screens, sills and frames included or extra?
• How will upper-storey windows be reached, and is there an access charge?
• Is there a minimum charge for a small job?
• Does the quote say whether GST is included?
• Is the cleaner insured for working at height?

Frequently asked questions

Sources and method

Built on 19 October 2026 from an Airtasker category guide, a cleaning business's cost guide, a compiled national table and the Fair Work cleaning award. Whole-house ranges stay inside figures that at least two sources share; per-window, track, screen and rope-access figures rest on one source each. GST basis is not confirmed by most sources. How we calculate our guides.

• Airtasker: how much does window cleaning cost (category guide, updated 24 September 2026) (marketplace, 24 September 2026)
• That Cleaning Crew: window cleaning service cost in Australia (cleaning business cost guide) (supplier, 21 October 2025)
• What's The Damage: window cleaning prices Australia (compiled national table) (survey, 19 October 2026)
• What's The Damage: window cleaning cost Sydney (same publisher, repeats the national table; states prices include GST) (survey, 19 October 2026)
• Fair Work Ombudsman: Cleaning Services Award MA000022 (reference rate only) (award, 1 July 2026)