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How to become ハウスクリーニングeducation, training, experience, licenses and the steps to enter

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Average annual pay
¥3.99M
≈ $25,348
Top pay (est.)
¥6.50M
Top 10% ¥5.66M
Pay in 5 years
¥4.63Mest.
2031
Pay in 10 years
¥5.38Mest.
¥4.63M–¥6.25M
Outlook score
54/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
24%
Low
Labor demand
Average
Openings-to-applicants 1.22x

How to become ハウスクリーニング

The typical path in Japan is shown by the education, training and experience of current workers above and in the Japanese guidance below. A detailed English guide for this occupation is being prepared.

Guidance from job tag (Japanese)
入職にあたって、特に学歴や資格は必要とされない。入職後、ハウスクリーニングの基礎知識、技術を学び、現場で経験を積む。
　客先への移動には自動車を使うことから普通自動車免許を持っていると有利である。関連資格としては、厚生労働省の定める技能検定の「ハウスクリーニング技能士」がある。
　洗剤の成分や使用法等の基礎的知識が重要である。更に、電気や化学等関連分野の知識やスキルを持った人材も求められている。客先の家の中に入って作業する機会も多く、誠実な態度とマナー、顧客と円滑なコミュニケーションができることが必要である。

Skills, education and requirements for ハウスクリーニング

Key skills

Active Listening
2.4
Speaking
2.3
Social Perceptiveness
2.3
Time Management
2.3
Instructing
2.2
Coordination
2.1
Equipment Selection
2.0
Writing
2.0

Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
1.4
Administrative
0.8
Administration and Management
0.7
English Language
0.7
Sales and Marketing
0.6
Public Safety and Security
0.6
Personnel and Human Resources
0.6
Psychology
0.6

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesScheduling Work and ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityStatic StrengthStaminaManual DexterityFinger DexterityGross Body Equilibrium

Licenses and certifications (Japan)

Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.

Education of workers

Training before entry

Related work experience

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience, licenses)

Career path and how to earn more as ハウスクリーニング

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by experience is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.