Revenue scenarios (illustrative)
| Scenario | Homes/day | Days/yr | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-time | 1 | 150 | $33,150 |
| Full-time solo | 2 | 200 | $88,400 |
| Solo, dense routes | 3 | 200 | $132,600 |
What drives take-home pay
- Windows per hour. Fixr estimates labor is about 90% of the price, so speed is income.
- Recurring share. A quarterly customer at $221 a visit is worth $884 a year with no new sales effort.
- Add-ons. Screens ($5), tracks ($1/window) and hard water removal ($15/pane) per HomeAdvisor lift the ticket.
- Costs. Insurance, vehicle, tools and marketing come off the top; employees add payroll and workers’ comp.
Federal wage statistics group window cleaners with other building cleaning workers, so they do not reflect owner-operator earnings. Model your own business with the calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do window cleaners make per hour?
Fixr lists customer prices of $40-$75 per hour; owner take-home depends on costs and billable hours.
Is window cleaning profitable?
Low tool and material costs make margins high for owner-operators; route density and recurring customers decide the total.
Sources
- HomeAdvisor - Window cleaning cost (updated Jun 19, 2026) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Fixr - Window cleaning cost (updated Aug 29, 2025) (accessed 2026-09-23)