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How to become First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Cleaning & Building Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$49,100
25th–75th pct. $40,100–$62,600
Top pay (est.)
$99,400
Top 10% $76,430
Pay in 5 years
$57,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$66,400est.
$57,100–$77,100
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
36%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.2%
31K openings / yr

How to become First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Key skills

Management of Personnel Resources
3.9
Monitoring
3.9
Time Management
3.8
Coordination
3.5
Social Perceptiveness
3.4
Speaking
3.4
Reading Comprehension
3.2
Critical Thinking
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.7
Education and Training
4.2
Administration and Management
3.8
Administrative
3.7
English Language
3.6
Personnel and Human Resources
3.2
Production and Processing
3.1
Public Safety and Security
3.1

What the work involves

Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGuiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionFar Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma
43%
Some college
19%
Associate's degree
14%
Bachelor's degree
12%
Post-secondary certificate
8%
Less than high school
3%

Training before entry

3–6 months
34%
Up to 1 month
18%
1–3 months
14%
None / short demo
12%
2–4 years
11%
6–12 months
10%
1–2 years
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
36%
None
18%
2–4 years
17%
3–6 months
17%
6–12 months
8%
4–6 years
2%
8–10 years
1%
Up to 1 month
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile 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: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.