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Real 2026 Sydney pricing — hourly rates by facility type, per-square-metre pricing for projects, and example monthly contract costs for every common building size.
Sydney commercial cleaning rates in 2026 sit at $35–$75 per hour depending on facility type — $35–$55 general office, $55–$75 medical, $45–$65 industrial. Per-square-metre work runs $0.04–$0.42/sqm. Most contracts are quoted as a fixed monthly retainer after a free on-site assessment so the scope is locked before work begins. Full tables below.
| Facility Type | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General office cleaning | $35/hr | $55/hr | Vacuum, mop, surfaces, bins, kitchen, bathroom |
| Office cleaning — Sydney CBD high-rise | $42/hr | $60/hr | Includes after-hours access surcharge |
| Medical centre & clinical | $55/hr | $75/hr | TGA-grade disinfection, NHMRC protocols |
| Childcare & schools | $45/hr | $60/hr | WWCC staff, NQS-aligned cleans |
| Industrial & warehouse | $45/hr | $65/hr | Ride-on scrubber, dock bays, racking |
| Food premises (cafes, kitchens) | $50/hr | $70/hr | HACCP-aligned cleaning, food-safe chemicals |
| Strata common areas | $38/hr | $55/hr | Foyer, lift cars, common toilets, bin rooms |
| Retail & shopfront | $38/hr | $55/hr | Sales floor, fitting rooms, back-of-house |
| Gym & fitness | $45/hr | $65/hr | High-touch sanitisation, change rooms |
| Confined space / hazmat industrial | $75/hr | $120/hr | WHS confined-space entry, breathing apparatus |
All rates are 2026 Sydney market and GST-exclusive. Pricing assumes directly-employed cleaners with $20M public liability cover. Subcontracted labour is typically 12–18% cheaper but carries quality and insurance risk.
| Specification | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Office — light specification (vacuum + bins + bathrooms) | $0.04/sqm | $0.09/sqm |
| Office — full specification (5x weekly, all surfaces) | $0.08/sqm | $0.18/sqm |
| Medical centre — daily clinical clean | $0.18/sqm | $0.42/sqm |
| Warehouse — weekly sweep and dock wash | $0.04/sqm | $0.12/sqm |
| Retail — daily customer-facing clean | $0.10/sqm | $0.22/sqm |
Small office, 250sqm, 3x/week
$650 – $980/month
Medium office, 800sqm, 3x/week
$1,100 – $1,800/month
Large office, 2,000sqm, 5x/week
$3,800 – $6,200/month
GP clinic, 300sqm, daily
$2,400 – $3,800/month
Warehouse, 5,000sqm, weekly
$1,400 – $2,400/month
Strata building, 30 units, weekly common areas
$1,100 – $1,800/month
Retail store, 200sqm, 6x/week
$1,400 – $2,100/month
Monthly ranges include cleaner labour, supervisor allocation, equipment, consumables and chemicals. Exclude GST, end-of-lease deep cleans, and one-off project work.
Sydney commercial cleaning rates in 2026 sit at $35–$55 per hour for general office cleaning, $42–$60 per hour for CBD high-rise, $55–$75 per hour for medical and clinical, $45–$65 per hour for industrial and warehouse, $38–$55 per hour for strata common areas, and $50–$70 per hour for food premises. Per-square-metre pricing runs $0.04–$0.18 for office and $0.18–$0.42 for medical. Most contracts are quoted as a fixed monthly retainer after a free on-site assessment.
Hourly commercial cleaning rates in Sydney 2026 range from $35–$75 per cleaner depending on facility type. The cheapest hourly rate is general office at $35–$55. The most expensive ongoing rate is medical and clinical at $55–$75. Specialist confined-space or hazmat industrial work is $75–$120 per hour and is quoted per project. All hourly rates include cleaner labour, supervisor allocation, equipment, consumables and chemicals.
Most Sydney commercial cleaning contracts above $1,000/month are priced as a fixed monthly retainer with a defined scope-of-works. Hourly pricing is used for ad-hoc cleans, builders cleans, end-of-lease and one-off deep cleans. Per-square-metre pricing is used for warehouse strip-and-seal projects and large floor restoration jobs. Fixed monthly retainers protect both parties: the client knows the cost, the contractor can budget labour and consumables accurately.
The four largest drivers of Sydney commercial cleaning rate variation are: (1) facility type — medical and clinical attracts a 30–40% premium over general office because of TGA chemicals and NHMRC protocol overhead; (2) frequency — daily cleaning attracts a 10–15% per-hour discount versus weekly because of fixed setup costs; (3) location — CBD high-rise attracts an after-hours access surcharge of $7–$15/hr; (4) employment model — directly-employed staff cost 12–18% more than subcontracted labour but deliver consistency and insurance certainty.
The cheapest commercial cleaning rate in Sydney 2026 is around $32/hr — but operators quoting below $35/hr almost always subcontract labour and carry only $5–$10M public liability insurance. The risk: subcontracted labour means rotating crews with no quality continuity, and a $5M insurance limit leaves the building owner exposed if a slip-and-fall claim exceeds the policy. Pro Clean Corp recommends paying $40–$48/hr for general office work — within market, with directly-employed staff and $20M cover.
Hourly rates and per-sqm rates quoted by Sydney commercial cleaning operators registered for GST (turnover above $75,000) are GST-exclusive by convention — GST is added on the invoice at 10%. Smaller operators with turnover below $75,000 do not charge GST. Always confirm GST treatment before signing — a quoted rate of $45/hr from a GST-registered cleaner becomes $49.50/hr on invoice, which catches many tenants out at the first invoice.
Sydney commercial cleaning rates run 8–15% higher than Melbourne and 12–20% higher than Brisbane for equivalent specifications. The drivers are higher minimum wage compliance costs under the Cleaning Services Award 2020 (Sydney attracts more night-loading penalties), higher CBD parking and access fees, and higher Sydney property insurance pass-through. For multi-state contracts, expect Sydney to be the most expensive location in the portfolio.
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