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Window cleaning cost / deep-diveVerified November 2026

Do window cleaners charge per window or by the hour?

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Window cleaning cost

Window cleaning per window vs hourly in the US

United States
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Normal range across the US
$8–$16per window

Per window, inside and out. The full price list is below.

How we get this data
Typical
$12
Low
$8
High
$16
Jobs priced
12
Cities priced
195
Sources
67+
Verified
November 2026
Quick answer

Most charge per window — $8–$16 inside and out, typical $12 — or quote a whole-house package of $150–$400 for about 20 windows. Hourly rates of $40–$75/hr per cleaner are used for tall homes and odd jobs. French windows are priced by the pane at $2–$8.

  • Per window, inside and out: $8–$16 ($12 typical)
  • Per window, outside only: $4–$12
  • Hourly rate per cleaner: $40–$75/hr
  • Whole house, about 20 windows: $150–$400
  • Minimum charge: $75–$210

Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 67+ American pricing sources · See methodology

01 / PricesUSA · November 2026

Window cleaning rates by pricing method (2026)

The same 20-window house can be priced three ways. Per window it is about $160–$320; as a package $150–$400.

Window cleaning rates by pricing method (2026)Per visit, low to high with the typical price marked.
Large home, about 30 windows $425$300–$600
Franchise package for about 20 windows $255$170–$330
Whole-house package, about 20 windows, inside and out $250$150–$400
20 windows at the per-window rate, inside and out $240$160–$320
Small home or condo, up to 10 windows $170$100–$250
20 windows at the per-window rate, outside only $140$80–$240
JobLowTypicalHigh
Per window, inside and outper window$8$12$16
Per window, outside onlyper window$4$7$12
Per pane, French windows (many small panes)per pane$2$5$8
Sliding glass doorper door$3$6$8
Window cleaner hourly rate/hr$40$55$75
Minimum service chargeflat$75$125$210
20 windows at the per-window rate, inside and outper visit$160$240$320
20 windows at the per-window rate, outside onlyper visit$80$140$240
Whole-house package, about 20 windows, inside and outper visit$150$250$400
Franchise package for about 20 windowsper visit$170$255$330
Small home or condo, up to 10 windowsper visit$100$170$250
Large home, about 30 windowsper visit$300$425$600

US prices, November 2026. Low is a simple job in a low-cost area; high is a bigger job or a high-cost city.

02 / By city195 cities priced

Does window cleaning per window vs hourly change by city?

Yes. The same job costs more where labor and rent cost more. Here's how window cleaning prices in the biggest US metros compare with the US typical of $250.

Window cleaning prices in the 12 biggest US metrosEach city's typical window cleaning price against the US typical of $250.
New York, NY 20% more
Boston, MA 16% more
Los Angeles, CA 12% more
Chicago, IL 8% more
Washington, DC 4% more
Atlanta, GA 4% more
Miami, FL Same
Dallas, TX 4% less
Houston, TX 8% less

Labor, rent and demand move every job on this page in the same direction. Open your city's guide for its full local price list.

03 / The guide4 parts

What to know before you book

How per-window pricing works

The cleaner counts your windows and multiplies: $8–$16 each for inside and out, $4–$12 for outside only. Most cost guides price a double-hung window as one window, though some cleaners count each half. French windows with many small panes are counted by the pane at $2–$8.

Per-window pricing is easy to compare between companies. It works best for small jobs — but most companies also have a minimum charge of $75–$210, so three windows rarely cost three times $12.

When hourly pricing makes sense

Hourly rates of $40–$75/hr per cleaner are common for tall homes, odd-shaped glass, and jobs with lots of add-ons. A crew of two at $55/hr each costs $110 an hour, so ask how long they expect the job to take before you agree.

Whole-house packages

Many companies, franchises included, sell packages by window count. Franchise lists come to about $170–$330 for about 20 windows. A whole-house package for about 20 windows runs $150–$400, close to 20 windows at the per-window rate ($160–$320).

Packages are best for bigger homes and recurring plans. Check what each one includes — inside glass, screens, tracks and sills — before you compare prices.

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Which is cheapest for you

A few windows: per window, as long as you clear the minimum charge. A whole house: a package, or per window if you can count your windows exactly. Odd jobs and very tall homes: hourly, with a time estimate in writing.

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05 / Questions5 answers

Window cleaning per window vs hourly: FAQ

How much do window cleaners charge per window?

$8–$16 inside and out, typical $12. Outside only is $4–$12 a window.

How much do window cleaners charge per hour?

$40–$75/hr per cleaner, typical $55/hr. Most companies only use hourly pricing for tall homes or odd jobs.

Is a double-hung window one window or two?

Most cost guides price it as one window, but some cleaners count each half, so ask. French windows with many small panes are usually counted by the pane, at $2–$8 a pane.

Why is there a minimum charge?

The drive and setup cost the same for one window as for ten. Expect $75–$210, so book the whole house at once.

How much is it to clean 20 windows?

About $160–$320 at the per-window rate inside and out, or $150–$400 as a whole-house package. Outside only is about $80–$240.

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