This page shows the current applicable minimum wage for workers in Housekeeping and Cleaning in Maharashtra. Whether you employ or work as a cleaner, sweeper, room attendant, or housekeeping supervisor, the rate table below reflects the latest wage notification in force for Maharashtra.
Minimum wage rates for Housekeeping and Cleaning in Maharashtra
| Category | Basic | Special allow. | Total (Zone I) | Total (Zone II) | Total (Zone III) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Un-skilled | ₹10,021 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,921 | ₹13,325 | ₹12,728 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹10,856 | ₹3,900 | ₹14,756 | ₹14,160 | ₹13,564 |
| Skilled | ₹11,632 | ₹3,900 | ₹15,532 | ₹14,936 | ₹14,340 |
Rates effective 1 January to 30 June 2026.
What counts as Housekeeping and Cleaning
Housekeeping and Cleaning covers the manual and machine-assisted cleaning, sanitation, and upkeep of indoor and outdoor premises, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, waste collection, washroom servicing, and surface disinfection. It spans day-to-day cleaning as well as periodic deep-cleaning of floors, glass, furnishings, and common areas across residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
- Corporate offices, IT parks, and business centres
- Hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes
- Hotels, resorts, and guest houses
- Shopping malls, showrooms, and retail complexes
- Schools, colleges, and hostels
- Residential societies and apartment complexes
- Airports, railway stations, and bus terminals
Typical roles and skill categories
- Housekeeping attendant / general cleaner
- Sweeper
- Floor-care and mopping staff
- Washroom and sanitation attendant
- Room attendant (hospitality)
- Public area attendant
- Cleaning-machine operator (scrubber, vacuum, high-pressure jet)
- Floor supervisor
- Housekeeping supervisor
In this employment, unskilled roles typically cover sweepers, general cleaners, and washroom attendants who carry out routine manual cleaning, while semi-skilled roles include staff who operate basic cleaning machines or service specific zones such as pantries or public areas. Skilled roles usually map to trained room attendants and cleaning-machine operators, and highly-skilled roles cover housekeeping supervisors who plan rosters, inspect quality, and manage chemicals, equipment, and teams.
Who fixes this wage
Housekeeping and Cleaning is a notified scheduled employment for which the Maharashtra government fixes minimum wages by skill category, covering unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly-skilled workers. The fixed rates often vary by geographic zone or area classification within Maharashtra.
How Maharashtra sets minimum wages
Maharashtra sets minimum wages under its Shops and Commercial Establishments schedule by building each rate from a basic component and a special allowance, then totalling the two across three zones. Rates are given for three categories, and the totals shown apply from 1 January to 30 June 2026, with a revised special allowance taking effect from 1 July 2026. This basic-plus-allowance method is how the state keeps wages current rather than a single consolidated figure.
Common questions
What is the current minimum wage for Housekeeping and Cleaning in Maharashtra?
In Maharashtra, the minimum wage for Housekeeping and Cleaning currently runs from about ₹3900 to ₹15532 per month, depending on skill category and zone, effective 1 January to 30 June 2026. The exact figure by category is in the table below. Confirm the exact rate for your worker's skill category and zone in the table above, and against the latest official notification.
Does the Housekeeping and Cleaning minimum wage apply to contract and outsourced cleaning staff in Maharashtra?
Yes. The notified minimum wage applies to housekeeping and cleaning workers whether they are engaged directly or supplied through a contractor or facility-management agency. In Maharashtra the principal employer stays responsible for ensuring the correct skill-category wage is actually paid to such workers.
How do I decide whether a cleaner should be paid at the unskilled or a higher skill rate?
The category depends on the nature of the duties, not the job title alone. Routine manual work such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and washroom cleaning generally falls under unskilled, while operating cleaning machinery or handling specialised tasks moves a role toward semi-skilled or skilled, and housekeeping supervisors are usually treated as highly-skilled in Maharashtra.
Are washroom cleaning and waste handling covered under this scheduled employment?
Yes. Washroom servicing, garbage and waste collection, and general sanitation are core parts of Housekeeping and Cleaning. Workers performing these duties are entitled to the minimum wage notified for this employment in Maharashtra, at the skill category that matches their work.
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