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    ByLocal Market Research Team
    Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
    Updated January 15, 2026
    Facilities Management
    San Jose, CA

    Housekeeper Jobs in San Jose

    Temp and flexible housekeeper positions in San Jose pay $23.24-$31.54/hr — 66% above the national average, with a cost of living 66% above the U.S. baseline.

    $23-$32

    Per Hour

    $1096

    Weekly (40hrs)

    166

    Cost Index

    PST

    Time Zone

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    Quick Facts

    Top Industries in San Jose

    Technology
    Manufacturing
    Healthcare
    Retail

    Monthly Costs

    1-Bed Rent$2800
    Groceries$420
    Transport$120
    More about San Jose

    About Housekeeper Jobs in San Jose

    Housekeepers in San Jose earn $23.24-$31.54/hr, above the national average.

    Housekeepers clean and maintain guest rooms and public areas in hotels, resorts, and hospitality venues, ensuring guests have comfortable stays.

    Most housekeeper positions in San Jose are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

    Housekeeper Pay: San Jose vs Nearby Cities

    CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
    San Jose, CA$23–$32/hr166$2,800
    Las Vegas, NV$14–$19/hr98$1,350
    Reno, NV$14–$19/hr101$1,400
    San Francisco, CA$25–$34/hr180$3,200
    San Diego, CA$20–$28/hr146$2,400
    Worker Proprietary Metric

    Worker Affordability Score

    Calculated for Housekeeper in San Jose

    1.6x
    Challenging
    102
    Hours to pay rent
    64%
    Rent / gross income
    78
    Monthly disposable
    22% less affordable than US national average

    Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

    What You’ll Actually Earn in San Jose

    Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
    Gross monthly$4,744
    Est. taxes (~22%)-$1,044
    Take-home$3,700
    After Essential Costs
    1-Bed Rent$2,800
    Groceries + transport$540
    Remaining$360

    Based on avg Housekeeper rate of $27.39/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Clean and prepare guest rooms to brand standards
    • Change linens and make beds
    • Replenish amenities and supplies
    • Report maintenance issues and lost items
    • Maintain cleanliness of public areas

    Skills & Requirements

    Key Skills
    Attention to detail
    Time management
    Physical stamina
    Guest service
    Organization
    Requirements
    • Physical stamina for active work
    • Attention to detail

    Earnings Calculator for San Jose

    Calculate Your Housekeeper Earningsin San Jose
    $27/hr
    $23.24/hr$31.54/hr
    25 hr
    5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
    Weekly
    $675
    Monthly
    $2,923
    Yearly
    $35,100
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    Career Path from Housekeeper

    Room Attendant

    0-2 years

    Senior Housekeeper

    2-4 years

    Housekeeping Supervisor

    4-6 years

    Executive Housekeeper

    6+ years

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    Where Housekeepers Work in San Jose

    San Jose has active hiring opportunities for housekeepers at these major employers. Compiled from public sources including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and company reports.

    Stanford Health Care

    Healthcare System

    healthcare
    $15-$23/hr(BLS)
    ~90 seasonal hires, 200+ ongoing
    Day, Evening, Night, Weekend shifts
    Peak hiring: June & December

    Source: BLS QCEW metro patterns, company careers | Verified: 2026-04-13

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    Healthcare System

    healthcare
    $15-$23/hr(BLS)
    ~90 seasonal hires, 200+ ongoing
    Day, Evening, Night, Weekend shifts
    Peak hiring: June & December

    Source: BLS QCEW metro patterns, company careers | Verified: 2026-04-13

    Apple Park campus services

    Facilities & Corporate Services

    facilities
    $15-$22/hr(Indeed)
    ~100 seasonal hires, 160+ ongoing
    Day, Evening, Night shifts
    Year-round hiring

    Source: BLS QCEW metro patterns, company careers | Verified: 2026-04-13

    Google Mountain View facilities partners

    Facilities & Corporate Services

    facilities
    $15-$22/hr(Indeed)
    ~100 seasonal hires, 160+ ongoing
    Day, Evening, Night shifts
    Year-round hiring

    Source: BLS QCEW metro patterns, company careers | Verified: 2026-04-13

    San Jose Job Market Snapshot

    Top Industries for Housekeepers

    industrial$17-$23/hr
    healthcare$15-$23/hr
    facilities$15-$22/hr

    Best Times to Apply

    June - Summer peak hiring
    November - Holiday season
    March - Spring events & tourism

    Major Employment Areas

    Metro core & corridorsVaries by submarket
    Airport logistics zoneWarehouse & cargo
    Healthcare & education clusterHospitals & campuses

    Last updated: 2026-04-13

    Data Sources & Methodology

    The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

    1. [1]
      BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
    2. [2]
      BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
    3. [3]
      Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
    4. [4]
      Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
    5. [5]
      MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
    6. [6]
      DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

    Data Freshness

    CategoryCost of Living
    Last Updated2026-01-15
    Next Update2027-01-15

    We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

    About this data

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