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Victoria Price Guide — 2026

Cleaning Cost in VIC

Detailed pricing guide for cleaning in Victoria. Understand what you should pay, what affects the price, and how to get the best value.

Average Cost
$50–$60
per hour
VIC vs National
+5–12% above national average
cost modifier
Licence Body
Victorian Building Authority (VBA)
regulator

Cleaning Market in Victoria

Strong labour market with high demand in Melbourne's inner suburbs

Melbourne inner suburbs command 10–20% premium

Heritage overlay work requires specialist skills

Strong union presence maintains wage floors

Where Your Money Goes — Cleaning in VIC

Labour75%

Tradesperson time, travel, and expertise — $88,000–$108,000/year for licensed tradies

Materials15%

Parts, fixtures, consumables, and equipment hire

Overhead10%

Insurance, licensing, vehicle, and business costs

What VIC Tradies Earn

Licensed cleaning tradies in Victoria typically earn $88,000–$108,000/year for licensed tradies. This is why hourly rates seem high — they cover wages, insurance, vehicle, tools, and business costs.

When you hire a licensed tradie, you're paying for their expertise, their licence (which protects you), and their insurance (which covers you if something goes wrong).

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Quick Price Reference

Regular Clean$120–$280
Deep Clean$280–$600
End of Lease$350–$800
Commercial Clean$500–$3,000+
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