Window cleaner | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Window cleaners work on domestic and commercial premises, cleaning windows, doors and other glass surfaces.

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Window cleaners typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Window cleaner you will typically work as a contractor / self-employed.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    21,910 GBP *
    per year
    16,000 GBP
    23,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Window cleaner
    • 21,910 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Window cleaner
    Average salary for full-time Window cleaner

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    Salary over time for Window cleaner

    Salary for this role has increased over time
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    Future outlook for Window cleaners

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    Balanced outlook
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    Balanced outlook
    1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Fair outlook
    62% chance of automation in the future

    Window cleaner - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Window cleaner and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 72% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 19% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 7% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

    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.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Window cleaner

    Functional Skills

    Things to highlight for your Window cleaner interview

    Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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