Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
The prevailing wage for a Building Services Supervisor sets the DOL-mandated salary floor any employer must meet before sponsoring an H-1B, E-3, or green card. Whether your offer is for an Executive Housekeeper, Environmental Services Supervisor, or Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, DOL publishes four experience-based wage levels and the floor shifts significantly depending on the worksite city.
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Entry-level supervisors with limited experience, typically under two years in a lead housekeeping or janitorial role. Work is performed under close supervision with little independent judgment over staff scheduling, performance management, or vendor coordination.
The most common filing level for sponsored Building Services Supervisor roles. Covers qualified supervisors with two or more years of experience who independently manage cleaning crews, assign work areas, and enforce safety and sanitation standards with moderate oversight.
Experienced supervisors who oversee large or multi-department operations, mentor junior leads, and handle complex scheduling across multiple floors or buildings. Employers typically require several years of progressive supervisory experience and demonstrated performance management skills.
Senior-level professionals with full operational authority over housekeeping or janitorial departments, including budget oversight, hiring decisions, and contract management. Often titled Executive Housekeeper or Environmental Services Director in hotels, hospitals, or large commercial facilities.
Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for hotel and hospital employer-category splits
Hospitals and hotel chains often classify this role under different SOC codes or title it Environmental Services Supervisor rather than Building Services Supervisor. Confirm the LCA lists SOC 37-1011 specifically, or the prevailing wage floor used may not match your actual duties.
Factor out performance bonuses before comparing offers
Housekeeping supervisor compensation in hospitality frequently includes shift differentials and occupancy-based bonuses. DOL prevailing wage compliance is calculated on base salary only, so those additions do not count toward clearing the floor for a sponsored position.
Prioritize metro worksite over employer headquarters
A national hotel brand may be headquartered in a lower-wage market but your worksite could be San Francisco or Kahului, Hawaii, where the L2 floor is significantly higher. The LCA must reflect the actual property address, not corporate HQ.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 37-1011.00 alongside First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Building Services Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Building Services Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Building Services Supervisor positions fall under SOC 37-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Buildings and Grounds Supervisor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 37-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Custodian Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Custodian Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Custodian Supervisor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 37-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Environmental Services Supervisor (EVS) Prevailing Wage
Environmental Services Supervisor (EVS) Prevailing Wage
Environmental Services Supervisor (EVS) positions fall under SOC 37-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Executive Housekeeper Prevailing Wage
Executive Housekeeper Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Executive Housekeeper for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 37-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Housekeeping Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Housekeeping Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Housekeeping Supervisor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 37-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Janitorial Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Janitorial Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Janitorial Supervisor positions fall under SOC 37-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Laundry Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Laundry Supervisor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Laundry Supervisor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 37-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Maintenance Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Supervisor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 37-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for a Building Services Supervisor?
DOL derives prevailing wages for Building Services Supervisors from Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across more than 500 geographic areas. OFLC publishes four wage levels per area annually. Employers sponsoring this role must request a wage determination from OFLC and pay at least the level that matches the position's actual duties and required experience.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which applies to my offer?
Level 1 covers entry-level supervisors with minimal independent responsibility. Level 2, the most common for sponsored roles, applies to supervisors independently managing cleaning staff with moderate oversight. Level 3 covers experienced supervisors running large or multi-site operations. Level 4 applies to fully autonomous department heads with budget and hiring authority. Your level should match the job duties described in the LCA, not just your years of experience.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Building Services Supervisor role vary so much by city?
OFLC calculates wage levels separately for each metropolitan statistical area using regional BLS survey data, so local labor market conditions drive the figures. Dense hospitality and healthcare markets like San Francisco or Honolulu have significantly higher floors than rural or lower-cost regions. The worksite address on the LCA determines which area wage applies, regardless of where the employer is incorporated or headquartered.
What happens if my job offer falls below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot lawfully file an LCA or petition with USCIS if the offered wage is below the DOL prevailing wage for the worksite location and experience level. If OFLC certifies the LCA at a wage your employer is not actually paying, it creates compliance exposure for the employer and can jeopardize your petition approval. You should confirm the offered base salary meets or exceeds the applicable wage level before the LCA is filed.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Building Services Supervisor at a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you enter the SOC code 37-1011 and a specific metropolitan area to retrieve the current four-level wage table for that worksite. For roles titled Executive Housekeeper or Environmental Services Supervisor, confirm the employer is using SOC 37-1011 and not a different code. You can also check your employer's LCA filing history through public OFLC disclosure data to see what wage level they have filed under in the past.
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