How window cleaning is priced
Most residential window cleaners charge per window, with separate rates for large or awkward glass and for anything above the second floor. National 2026 cost guides put inside-and-outside cleaning at $8 to $16 per standard window, and most companies set a minimum job fee of $100 to $250 so small jobs still cover drive time.
| Item | Typical 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Standard window (inside + outside) | $8 – $16 |
| Window above 2nd floor | $10 – $40 |
| Picture window | $10 – $25 |
| Bay / bow window | $15 – $30 |
| Sliding glass door | $10 – $25 |
| Screen cleaning | $2 – $5 each |
| Track & sill cleaning | $1 – $3 each |
| Minimum job fee | $100 – $250 |
Picking your price level
- Budget uses the low end of each range. Good for building a route of recurring customers, but check the hourly number before you commit.
- Typical is the middle of the market and a sensible default for most quotes.
- Premium fits high-end neighborhoods, hard-water or post-construction jobs, and crews with strong reviews.
Check the hourly rate, not just the total
A quote can look fine and still lose money. Enter how many minutes a window really takes your crew, and the calculator divides the price by your time on site. If the number is lower than your target, raise the price level, add a minimum, or charge separately for screens and tracks.
How to price window cleaning, step by step
- Count the windows, separating standard windows from picture, bay and above-second-floor windows.
- Apply a per-window rate: about $8 to $16 for a standard window inside and out, $10 to $25 for picture windows, $15 to $30 for bay windows and $10 to $40 above the second floor.
- Add extras such as screens ($2 to $5 each) and tracks and sills ($1 to $3 each).
- Apply your minimum, usually $100 to $250, so small jobs still cover travel.
- Check the hourly rate: divide the price by your time on site and adjust if it falls short of your target.
Pricing a home with French or divided-light windows? Use the price per pane calculator. Homeowners checking a quote should use the window cleaning cost calculator instead.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge per window?
For inside-and-outside cleaning, $8 to $16 per standard window is the 2026 national range. Price upper-floor, picture and bay windows higher because they take longer and carry more risk.
Should I charge per pane or per window?
Per window is simpler for customers to understand. Per-pane pricing makes sense for French or divided-light windows, where one window can hold 10 or more panes.
What minimum charge should I set?
Most companies set a minimum between $100 and $250. Set yours at or above what one hour of your time plus travel costs you.
How much less is outside-only cleaning?
This calculator prices outside-only at 60% of the inside-and-outside rate as a starting point. Many cleaners charge 50% to 70%, so set it to match your own pricing.
How do you price window cleaning?
Count the windows, charge about $8 to $16 per standard window for inside and outside, price picture, bay and upper-floor windows higher, add screens and tracks as extras, and set a minimum of $100 to $250. Then check that the total covers your target hourly rate.