Cleaning Platforms in Switzerland 2026: Where Do I Earn the Most?
Batmaid, Helpling, MamiExpress, Homeservice24, Wecasa, Autonomia - or directly employed? As a cleaner in Switzerland, you have many options. But the pay varies widely. This guide shows you transparently what lands in your account with each platform - with comparison table, calculator and practical tips.
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.
- The Autonomia cooperative is owned by the cleaners themselves, but works only in the canton of Zurich and publishes no wage.
- Batmaid publishes the lowest wage band: CHF 20.72-28.01/h gross, against a CHF 37.90-39.90/h client price (excl. VAT).
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How do the different models work?
Before comparing platforms, you need to understand the basic models. The model determines how much you actually receive:
Cleaning agency
You are employed by the company. They find clients, assign you jobs, pay your salary and handle insurance. You have little say in assignments and pay.
Batmaid, Helpling, MamiExpress, Wecasa
Marketplace
You create a profile and clients contact you directly. You set your own rate. But: you are often responsible for insurance and registration yourself.
Homeservice24, Suuber
Cooperative
You are a co-owner. Cleaners collectively decide on pay, hours and rules. No outside owner taking a margin - but a limited coverage area.
Autonomia (canton of Zurich)
Direct employment
A private household employs you directly. You negotiate pay and hours personally. The employer uses an admin service for paperwork.
Employer uses Clino, quitt or Fairboss
Remember: The fewer middlemen, the more money stays with you.
The big comparison: What do you really earn?
This table shows what each platform says publicly about prices and pay. A wage appears only where the platform publishes it itself. Where nothing is published the cell says so, and we do not put an estimate in its place (checked August 2026).
| Platform | Model | Client pays | Your wage | Insurance | Set own rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Batmaid ★★★3.3 (1.8K) | Agency | CHF 37.90-39.90/h | CHF 20.72-28.01/h gross* | Yes (AHV, UVG, holiday) | No - fixed wage |
 Helpling ★★★3.1 (233) | Agency | from CHF 42.90/h | CHF 24.75/h gross* | Yes (AHV, UVG, liability) | No - fixed wage |
 MamiExpress | Agency | CHF 37.49/h (excl. VAT) | from CHF 25/h* | Yes (AHV, SUVA, KTG, BVG) | Partially |
 Wecasa ★★★★★4.7 (16.8K) | Agency | CHF 44.90/h | Not published | Yes (full) | No |
 Homeservice24 ★★★★4 (451) | Marketplace | Your wage + fixed fee | 100% of wage | No - employer must | Yes - you decide |
 Suuber | Marketplace | Your wage + contributions | Agreed wage | Yes (via the platform) | Yes - you decide |
 Autonomia | Cooperative | Not published | Not published | Yes (AHV, BVG, KTG) | Co-determination |
 Direkt + Clino | Direct employment | Agreed wage | 100% of the agreed wage | Yes (if registered correctly) | Yes - negotiation |
*Published by the platform itself: Batmaid (base gross salary band from the cost breakdown on batmaid.ch), Helpling (CHF 24.75/h gross on helpling.ch/apply) and MamiExpress (from CHF 25/h). All three are gross wages, not net. The other five providers publish no wage at all, so the cell says Not published and we do not estimate one. Mind the client prices: Batmaid and MamiExpress quote them excluding VAT, Helpling including VAT. Checked 03.08.2026. Clino publishes this comparison, so read it with that in mind.
Each platform in detail
Batmaid
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
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
MamiExpress
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
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
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
Suuber
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 Cooperative
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)
You work directly for a private household. The employer uses a service like Clino (CHF 19.90/mo) or quitt to register you correctly, create payslips and handle insurance. You negotiate pay and hours directly. If you work in Ticino, which the Romandie chèque-emploi network does not cover, our guide to correct registration in Ticino shows you the right way.
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
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.
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.
Which platform is right for you?
Question 1/3
Do you already have a household where you work?
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.
Know your rights
Holiday surcharge (8.33%), sick pay, UVG insurance - you’re entitled to these. Knowing your rights helps you negotiate better.
Insist on proper registration
Illegal work hurts you: no AHV pension, no accident protection, no unemployment insurance. Tell your employer that Clino costs just CHF 19.90/month.
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.
Illegal work: Why it’s not an option
Someone might offer you “cash in hand.” Sounds like more money, but it’s a losing deal:
- 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
- Criminal record entry possible for you and the employer
- Fines up to CHF 10,000 (AHVG Art. 88)
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.
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