| National average | $11 per visit |
| Typical range | $5 – $20 |
| Low end | $5 — outside-only residential work priced for volume |
| High end | $20 — 3-story detail work with hard-water polishing |
How to price window cleaning jobs
Window cleaners price per window ($8-$14 in and out), per pane ($2-$5) or by a flat house package. Whatever the basis, the number that matters is your effective hourly rate - most solo operators target $50-$75 per hour and teams $75-$100+. The calculator above shows it for every job.
Building a price sheet
A written price sheet (the printable kind, like your quote) prevents scope arguments: list per-window rates by story, screens, tracks, skylights and hard-water polishing as line items, plus your minimum and any trip charge. Customers accept add-ons far better when the price existed before they asked.
Why minimums and trip charges matter
A single $50 window job across town is a loss once drive time is counted. A $125 minimum - or bundling two neighbors on the same street - is what keeps residential routes profitable. The calculator flags every job that pays below your target.
Recurring routes
Twice-a-year customers are the backbone of window cleaning: price the second visit 10-15% lower and you lock in the route. Quote it as an annual package and collect per visit.
How we estimate these prices
Default rates sit mid-range for U.S. residential window cleaning; adjust from local competitors and your own speed. The story multipliers (1.2x, 1.4x) mirror published per-window ranges by story. We checked HomeGuide's window cleaning prices and Fixr's guide when setting defaults.
Sources we checked when setting these ranges: Housecall Pro — House Cleaning Prices in 2026, HomeGuide — House Cleaning Prices, and Workiz — House Cleaning Cost Guide 2026.
Hourly wage data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, occupation 37-2012 (Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners). Our model multiplies estimated labor hours by a local hourly rate of $30–$75 depending on the market; see the calculator above for the full inputs.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge to clean windows?
$8-$14 per window inside and out is the U.S. residential norm; outside-only $5-$9. Check your effective hourly rate after drive time - it should stay above $50.
How do I price window cleaning per pane?
$2-$5 per pane works well for divided-light and storm windows where a window might have 4-8 panes.
What is a good minimum charge for window cleaning?
$125 is common for residential. Below that, drive time eats the profit on small jobs.
How do I price second-story windows?
Add 20% for 2-story and 40% for 3-story jobs - the ladder and access time is real. Some pros price per story instead.
Should I charge extra for screens and tracks?
Yes - $2-$4 per screen and $3-$5 per track is standard, and it is the easiest ticket-builder on the job.
How do I get recurring window cleaning customers?
Offer the second cleaning at 10-15% off on a twice-a-year schedule, quote it as an annual package, and remind by email - route density is the whole game.