Cleaners and housekeeping staff
Cleaner and housekeeping jobs abroad for Sri Lankans
Hotels, hospitals, offices and cleaning companies across the Gulf hire Sri Lankan cleaners and housekeeping staff. Many of these jobs are open to people without experience.
CleanerHousekeeping attendantRoom attendantLaundry attendantCar washerFacade cleaner
Salaries
Pay in our 2025 vacancies
Offers made through Lucky HR last year, by country.
| Job | Pay per month | Country | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaner | QAR 1,300 | Qatar | Mar 2025 |
| General cleaner or car washer | QAR 1,300 + overtime | Qatar | May 2025 |
| Facade cleaner | QAR 1,800 + overtime | Qatar | Feb 2025 |
| Laundry attendant | QAR 1,500 | Qatar | Apr 2025 |
| Cleaner | AED 1,000 + free food | UAE | Apr 2025 |
| Housekeeping attendant | AED 1,300 + overtime | UAE | May 2025 |
| Office boy or cleaner | OMR 90 to 100 + free food | Oman | Sep 2025 |
These are offers from Lucky HR's own vacancy posts in 2025, shown as examples. Each job's pay, overtime and benefits are different, and they change. Always read the contract for the job you apply for.
Get ready
What employers check, and how to prepare
What employers check
- Cleaning experience in hotels, offices or hospitals helps
- Knowing cleaning chemicals and machines
- Good health and punctuality
How to prepare
- Bring experience letters if you have them
- Be ready for a short practical test
- Show you can follow instructions and work in a team
Skills to learn
- Safe use of cleaning chemicals
- Floor machines and housekeeping routines
- Simple greetings in English and Arabic
Countries
Countries that hire cleaners and housekeeping staff through us
Vacancies
Current vacancies
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Common questions
Do I need experience for cleaner and housekeeping jobs abroad?
It depends on the job. Many of these jobs are open to people without experience. Our officers tell you which vacancies fit your experience.
Which countries hire Sri Lankan cleaners and housekeeping staff?
Through Lucky HR: Qatar, UAE (Dubai), Oman, Saudi Arabia. Each country page lists the jobs and pay we have seen there.
How much do cleaners and housekeeping staff earn in the Gulf?
Pay depends on the country and the job. In our 2025 vacancies, for example, a cleaner in Qatar was offered QAR 1,300, and a office boy or cleaner in Oman was offered OMR 90 to 100 + free food. See the table on this page.
How do I apply?
Use the form on this page to prepare a WhatsApp message, call +94 77 423 9191, or visit our office in Colombo or Nintavur.
Ready to work abroad?
Visit an office, call us or send your CV on WhatsApp. Our officers speak Sinhala, Tamil and English.