Quick answer
- US: most window cleaners charge $10-$18 per window or $4-$8 per pane, with residential jobs usually $150-$450.1 HomeGuide puts inside-and-out cleaning at $8-$16 per window.3
- Thumbtack's national average job is $184-$387, and the average hourly rate is about $50.4
- Canada: pros charge about $5-$15 CAD per standard window for the outside, plus $3-$8 for the inside.6 Per pane: $3-$8 exterior-only, $8-$15 inside and out.8
Per window, per pane or per job?
| Method | Published range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per window | $10-$18 (US)1; $8-$16 inside and out (US)3 | Easiest for clients to understand. Define what counts as one window. |
| Per pane | $4-$8 (US)1; $4-$15 (US)2; $3-$8 outside, $8-$15 inside and out (Canada)8 | Fairer for divided-light and French windows with many small panes. |
| Per hour | $40-$75+ (US)2; about $50 average (US)4 | Useful for commercial work or homes you can't count in advance. |
| Per job | $150-$400+ for a home (US)2; $120-$200 average in Canada7 | Good once you've priced enough homes to know your averages. |
The detail that trips up new window cleaners: one "window" can be one pane or eight. Decide your definition, write it on your price list, and count panes on photos before you quote anything unusual.
Whole-house prices by home size
| Home | US (USD) | Canada (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Small (up to about 10 windows) | $150-$2505 | Toronto exterior from $130 for a bungalow9 |
| Medium (about 15-20 windows) | $250-$4255 | Toronto exterior from $170 for a two-story9 |
| Large (25+ windows) | $425-$700+5 | Toronto exterior from $210 for a three-story9 |
| Typical residential job | $150-$4501 | $150-$500 in Manitoba10 |
Toronto figures above are exterior-only starting prices from one company. Inside work adds roughly $3-$8 a window in Canadian guides.6
Inside vs outside, and two-story homes
- Outside only is the most common seasonal job and the quickest to quote from photos or the street.
- Inside and out takes longer - furniture, blinds and screens all slow you down - so it's priced well above exterior-only.
- Upper floors mean ladders or water-fed poles. Many cleaners charge more per window above the first story, or price two-story homes as a separate tier.
- Screens, tracks and sills are usually extras, priced per window. So are skylights and hard-water stain removal.
How many jobs to make $100,000 a year?
It's one of the questions people ask most about window cleaning, and the math is simple. If your average residential job is around $300 - the middle of the $150-$450 range1 - $100,000 takes about 333 jobs a year, or roughly 7 a week across a 48-week year. That's revenue, before fuel, insurance, equipment and taxes, and it assumes steady work through the slow months.
The faster way to grow that number isn't more jobs, it's bigger tickets: inside-and-out instead of outside-only, screens and tracks, and repeat spring and fall visits.
Window cleaning prices in Canada
- Per window: $5-$15 CAD outside, plus $3-$8 for inside.6
- Per pane: $3-$8 outside only, $8-$15 inside and out.8
- Average home: $120-$200, depending on how long it takes.7
- Toronto exterior starting prices: $130 bungalow, $170 two-story, $210+ three-story (one company's published rates).9
- Manitoba: $150-$500 for residential properties.10
Canadian window cleaning is strongly seasonal - most exterior work happens between spring and fall - so your prices have to carry the winter. Quote before tax in CAD, and register for GST/HST once your taxable revenue passes $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters.
Window cleaning pricing mistakes
- Quoting "per window" without defining what a window is.
- Pricing two-story homes the same as bungalows.
- Giving screens, tracks and sills away for free.
- No minimum, so a five-window job doesn't cover the drive.
- Not offering a repeat schedule - spring and fall regulars are the easiest income in this trade.
Common questions
How much should a window cleaner charge?
In the US, $10-$18 per window or $4-$8 per pane is common, with residential jobs usually $150-$450. In Canada, about $5-$15 CAD per window outside plus $3-$8 for the inside.
What's a reasonable price for a window cleaner per hour?
Published US hourly rates run $40-$75+, with Thumbtack putting the average around $50. Most residential cleaners still quote per window or per job.
How much does it cost to clean windows inside and out?
HomeGuide puts inside-and-out cleaning at $8-$16 per window in the US. Canadian per-pane rates for inside and out run $8-$15.
How many customers do I need to make $100,000 a year window cleaning?
At an average job of about $300, roughly 333 jobs a year - about 7 a week. That's revenue before your costs.
How do I price a window cleaning business in Canada?
Use Canadian rates in CAD: $5-$15 per window for exterior, $3-$8 more for interior, and $120-$200 for an average home. Plan for the season, and register for GST/HST once you pass $30,000 in taxable revenue.
Let clients count their own windows
On 1MinuteBooking, clients choose how many windows, inside or out, home height and extras like screens and tracks, then book - with the address included. Free plan, no time limit.
See the window cleaning booking pageSources
- Housecall Pro, How Much to Charge for Window Cleaning: 2026 Price Guide
- Orloff's, Window Cleaning Pricing Guide 2026: Charge Your Worth (a window cleaning company's pricing guide)
- HomeGuide, How Much Does Window Cleaning Cost? (2026)
- Thumbtack, 2026 Window Cleaning Prices | Get Estimates
- Velocity Cleaning Systems, Window Washing Cost Guide: Real 2026 Pricing by Home (one company's guide)
- HomeStars (Canada), Window Cleaning Cost in Canada: 2026 Price Guide
- Bark Canada, How Much Does Window Cleaning Cost In Canada
- Biller.ca (Canada), Window Cleaning Prices in Canada (2026): What to Charge
- DT Cleaning (Toronto), Window Cleaning Prices Toronto (2026 Cost Guide) (one Toronto company's published prices)
- Wiebe's Window Cleaning (Manitoba), How Much Does Window Cleaning Cost in Manitoba? 2025 (one Manitoba company's guide)
Prices are what these sources published as of September-October 2026. Rates vary by city, season and the job itself - use them as a starting point, not a rule.