Window Cleaning Pricing Guide
Pricing · 6 min read read
Master the art of pricing your window cleaning jobs. Learn per-pane, per-hour, and flat-rate strategies to maximize your profits.
Pricing your window cleaning jobs correctly is one of the most important skills you can develop as a window cleaning business owner. Charge too little, and you burn time and profit. Charge too much, and you lose easy jobs.
This guide breaks down per-pane pricing, hourly pricing, flat rates, minimums, add-ons, and real examples so you can price confidently and maximize your profits.
Industry Overview: How Much Window Cleaners Charge in 2025
Across the US, professional window cleaners typically charge:
$8–$15 per window (inside + outside)
$50–$100 per hour
$250–$1,500 per home
Your pricing depends on:
Home size
Accessibility
Ladder work
Screens & tracks
Interior vs. exterior
Type of windows
Dirt level (construction cleaning = higher)
Standard rate most pros use:
➡️ $10 per window (simple, fair, and profitable).
1. Per-Pane Pricing (Most Popular Method)
This is the most accurate and reliable way to price jobs. Every window pane has a cost. You count them, your price is exact.
Base Rate (Recommended)
$10 per window
Covers:
✔ Interior OR exterior
✔ Basic wipe of sills
✔ Basic bug removal
When to increase price per window
Add $2–$5 extra per pane when:
A window requires a ladder
A window is oversized
Screens require removal/reinstallation
Tracks are dirty
French/multi-pane windows
Construction/sticker removal
Storm windows
Skylights
Common Per-Pane Add-On Rates
Window TypeAverage PriceStandard window$10Small Window$6–$7French/multi-pane$2–$4 per small paneSliding doors$15–$25Storm windows$15–$40Skylights$20–$35Why per-pane pricing works best
Most consistent profits
Avoids underestimating large homes
Fast for estimates
Easy to explain to customers
Works great for online quotes
2. Hourly Pricing (Use Only in Special Cases)
Use hourly pricing only when:
The home is extremely dirty
The customer wants “just a few windows”
The job is complicated/unpredictable
You’re doing a mix of services
Standard Hourly Rates
Solo cleaner: $50–$70/hr
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