Cleaning Platforms in Switzerland 2026: Where Do I Earn the Most?
Only three of eight providers say publicly what they pay. Here you see at a glance which platform suits you, what each one publishes and what is left for you per month.
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You keep the most with direct employment in a private household: you receive 100% of the agreed wage, with no platform margin.
- Only three of the eight providers publish a wage at all. Of those three, MamiExpress states the highest floor: from CHF 25/h.
- Helpling publishes CHF 24.75/h gross, Batmaid CHF 20.72-28.01/h gross at a customer price of CHF 37.90-39.90/h. The other five name no wage.
- Nobody may employ you below CHF 20.35/h gross (NAV Hauswirtschaft), whether platform or private household.
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All 8 providers at a glance
A wage appears only where the platform publishes it itself. Otherwise the cell says so, and we do not estimate anything.
| Platform | Client pays | Your wage | Insurance | Set own rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 BatmaidAgency | CHF 37.90-39.90/h | CHF 20.72-28.01/h gross* | Yes (AHV, UVG, holiday) | No - fixed wage |
 HelplingAgency | from CHF 42.90/h | CHF 24.75/h gross* | Yes (AHV, UVG, liability) | No - fixed wage |
 MamiExpressAgency | CHF 37.49/h (excl. VAT) | from CHF 25/h* | Yes (AHV, SUVA, KTG, BVG) | Partially |
 WecasaAgency | CHF 44.90/h | Not published | Yes (full) | No |
 Homeservice24Marketplace | Your wage + fixed fee | 100% of wage | No - employer must | Yes - you decide |
 SuuberMarketplace | Your wage + contributions | Agreed wage | Yes (via the platform) | Yes - you decide |
 AutonomiaCooperative | Not published | Not published | Yes (AHV, BVG, KTG) | Co-determination |
 Direkt + ClinoDirect employment | Agreed wage | 100% of the agreed wage | Yes (if registered correctly) | Yes - negotiation |
*Gross wages published by the platform itself (Batmaid: cost breakdown on batmaid.ch, Helpling: helpling.ch/apply, MamiExpress: from CHF 25/h). Batmaid and MamiExpress quote the customer price without VAT, Helpling with VAT. Checked on 03.08.2026. Clino publishes this comparison, keep that in mind while reading.
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Each platform in detail
Tap a provider for pros and cons.
Batmaid★★★3.3 (1.8K)CHF 20.72-28.01/h gross*
Largest booking platform in Switzerland. You apply, get vetted and receive assignments. Batmaid manages everything: clients, scheduling, insurance. Since 2021 you are employed by Batmaid itself, not by the household - and the gross wage it publishes sits well below what the client pays.
Pros
- Many jobs across Switzerland
- No marketing needed
- Insurance and AHV included
Cons
- Big gap between the client price (CHF 37.90-39.90) and your wage (CHF 20.72-28.01 gross)
- Travel time between jobs is unpaid
- Clients can cancel 48h in advance free of charge - you lose income
- No fixed workplace, rotating households
- Media criticism: WOZ, Beobachter and court ruling for labor agreement violations
Helpling★★★3.1 (233)CHF 24.75/h gross*
International company (also in DE, AT) with Swiss presence. Similar model to Batmaid: you are employed by Helpling, clients book online. Police clearance required.
Pros
- Regular clients through easy online booking
- Liability insurance included
- Available Switzerland-wide
Cons
- The published figure is gross: CHF 24.75/h, while the client pays from CHF 42.90/h incl. VAT
- Cancellation penalties for cleaners (25-100%)
- Less Swiss focus than Batmaid
MamiExpressfrom CHF 25/h*
Agency focused on quality. You are directly employed by MamiExpress and go through training at the MamiExpress Academy. The highest starting wage among the three platforms that publish anything at all.
Pros
- Published starting wage: from CHF 25/h
- Comprehensive insurance incl. KTG and BVG
- Training and development included
- 100% satisfaction guarantee for clients also protects you
Cons
- MamiExpress Academy is mandatory
- Minimum 4 hours/month, min. 2 sessions
- No one-time jobs or moving services
- Focus on Zurich area
Wecasa★★★★★4.7 (16.8K)Not published
wecasa.ch · Merged multi-country profile (FR, UK, DE, CH, AT), not a Swiss-only score, and Trustpilot flags a possible review-solicitation bias.
French company. You are employed by a Wecasa partner company. All-inclusive model: clients pay the highest price on the market (CHF 44.90/h), but everything is covered.
Pros
- Permanent contract through a partner company
- Full insurance: AHV, UVG, holiday, travel costs
- Minimum booking only 2 hours
Cons
- High client price limits demand
- Less common in German-speaking Switzerland
- No wage published - Wecasa states no hourly rate publicly
Homeservice24★★★★4 (451)100% of wage
Pure marketplace: you create a profile, set your own hourly rate and get contacted by clients directly. Homeservice24 takes no per-hour commission, so you keep 100% of your wage; the site states an average of about CHF 28 gross. The client pays a one-off membership: CHF 39.90 (1 month), CHF 59.90 (3 months) or CHF 89.90 (12 months), VAT included, with no auto-renewal. Legally the household is your employer and must declare you to the AHV itself. The platform is run by Lemonfrog AG, the same company behind Fairboss.
Pros
- 100% of your wage - no commission
- You set hourly rate, availability and jobs
- Direct relationship with client
Cons
- No insurance - client must register you as employer
- You need your own marketing / profile optimization
- No guaranteed work volume
- Many competitors on the platform
What users say on Trustpilot: Homeservice24
Ratings vary by platform. Here's a look at Homeservice24 (4.0/5) - well rated, but with one recurring complaint: fees just to unlock contacts.
A website that actually works. Very easy to use and completely reliable.
It is disingenuous when you lure customers in, they spend time filling in an advert and creating a profile...
Real reviews from trustpilot.com/review/homeservice24.ch, accessed 21 July 2026.
SuuberAgreed wage
Swiss platform: you set your hourly rate, the client is your employer. Suuber runs the administration (AHV, unemployment, sick-pay and accident insurance) through the platform, and the cost sits inside the gross hourly rate. A one-off CHF 39 falls due when a contract is concluded. Coverage is heavily concentrated on the Zurich region.
Pros
- You set your own wage
- AHV, unemployment, sick-pay and accident cover included in the rate
- Personal relationship with client
Cons
- Smaller client volume than Batmaid
- You are responsible for your profile and visibility
Autonomia CooperativeNot published
The first self-managed platform cooperative for cleaners in Switzerland, founded at the end of 2021 by seven cleaners. No boss - the members decide together. In 2023 about 45 cleaners served around 600 clients with CHF 1.5M revenue. It works in the canton of Zurich only and publishes no hourly wage.
Pros
- The cleaners own the platform themselves
- Full insurance: AHV, BVG, KTG, holiday
- Co-determination in all decisions
- Training and language courses
Cons
- Active only in the canton of Zurich
- Limited intake capacity
- No hourly wage published - you have to ask directly
Directly employed (with Clino/quitt)100% of the agreed wage
You work directly for a private household. The employer uses a service like Clino (CHF 19.90/mo) or quitt so that registration, payslips and insurance are handled correctly. You negotiate pay and hours directly.
Pros
- Highest earnings: you receive the full agreed wage
- No platform margin - more money for you
- Stable relationship, trust, no rotation
- Flexible arrangements (times, tasks, holidays)
- Full insurance when correctly registered
Cons
- You must find clients yourself (referrals, ads, Facebook)
- No replacement when you are absent
- You depend on one employer
If you go for direct employment, you can hand your household the route straight away: the register a cleaner page shows them how the registration is done in five minutes. And which form suits the two of you best is what the hiring models comparison sets out point by point.
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Earnings calculator: What stays with you?
Move the slider and compare what you earn net per month and year at each platform:
Platform earnings calculator
Your estimated net earnings
An illustrative model by Clino, not figures from the platforms. Only Batmaid, Helpling and MamiExpress publish a wage (see the table); for the others the hourly values here are assumptions. Net wage = after platform margin, but before social contributions. Your actual earnings may vary.
How to earn more as a cleaner
Multiple employers instead of one platform
3-4 private households as direct employers give you stable income, higher pay and less dependency than a single platform.
Specialization pays off
Knowledge in natural stone care, eco-friendly cleaning products or textile cleaning justifies CHF 30-35/h instead of CHF 25/h.
Referrals are gold
Satisfied clients recommend you further. Actively ask for referrals - it’s better than any platform.
Continue your education
The MamiExpress Academy or OdA Hauswirtschaft offer courses. With a certificate you can demand CHF 24.55/h minimum wage instead of CHF 20.35.
Cash in hand? A losing deal
An employer who doesn’t register you saves at your expense. You might earn CHF 2-3 more per hour short-term, but lose thousands in pension and protection long-term.
- No AHV contributions = lower pension in old age (up to CHF 600/month less)
- No accident protection - if you fall, you pay everything yourself
- No unemployment insurance if you lose your job
- No sick pay
Tell your employer: Register me.
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