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Above-market pay
Earn $22-28/hr equivalent based on jobs completed. Keep 100% of your tips. Direct deposit weekly — no hidden fees, no deductions, no surprises.
We're hiring across Northern Virginia
Friendly. Flexible.
Friendly. Flexible.
Fantastic to work for.
Partner with Virginia's friendliest cleaning team. Above-market earnings, full schedule control, and a culture of genuine respect — for independent contractors who take pride in their craft.
4.8 on Indeed
$22-28/hr equiv.
1099 contractor
$22-28/hrEquivalent earnings
Set Your ScheduleYou're the boss of your time
Routes Near YouPick jobs in your area
Real CommunityTight-knit, supportive
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Why our team ♥ it here
We built Maid Fantastic around the kind of place we'd want to work ourselves. Here's what that looks like.
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Flexible schedule
You decide when you work. Mornings only? School holidays off? Just block off your unavailable times in our app and pick the jobs that suit your week.
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Routes near you
See available jobs near you and accept the ones that work. No mandatory long commutes — you choose your radius and your routes.
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Tight-knit team
Small, tight-knit network. Group chat for tips and questions, monthly meet-ups, and senior contractors who genuinely want you to succeed. No franchise vibes here.
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Grow with us
Free training resources, mentorship from senior contractors, and access to higher-paying premium job tiers as you build a track record with us.
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Equipment provided
We supply all products, microfibers, vacuums and tools at no cost to you. Just bring yourself, your reliable transportation, and your professional standards.
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Estimate your earnings
Adjust the sliders to estimate your weekly earnings. These are illustrative figures based on what our top contractors earn — actual earnings depend on jobs completed and tips received.
Your earnings, your way.
Adjust the sliders to match your typical schedule. Most active full-time contractors gross $850-1,400 per week before taxes, plus tips. As an independent contractor, you're responsible for your own tax filings.
Estimated weekly
$830
gross weekly earnings (1099)
Monthly: $3,320
Yearly: $43,160
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A day in the life
Here's what a typical day on the Maid Fantastic team actually looks like. Click a time to learn more.
Start your day, your way
Open the contractor app from home. Review the jobs you accepted yesterday, check client preferences and special instructions, and head out on your own schedule.
First clean of the day
Arrive at your first booked home. Greet your client (or use the access info they've shared), confirm the scope, and bring your A-game. You set the pace.
Take a break, on you
Time between jobs is yours to use however you like — lunch, errands, a quick coffee. As a contractor, your day is your own.
Second job
Onto the next home you accepted. Most contractors do 2-3 homes per day. Want fewer? Accept fewer. Want more? Pick up additional shifts. Up to you.
Wrap up & head home
Mark each job complete in the app, capture before-and-after photos. Earnings post to your account that evening. Tomorrow's schedule is up to you.
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From application to first paycheck
Our hiring process is fast, friendly, and respectful of your time. Here's exactly what to expect.
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Apply online
Complete our application form. About 10 minutes. Background check consent and 1099 acknowledgment included.
~10 mins2
Quick chat
20-minute video call to discuss your experience, availability, and answer any questions about our contractor model.
~20 mins3
Paid trial day
Paid trial job alongside a senior contractor. See how we work, ask questions, and confirm it's a fit before either side commits.
1 day4
Welcome aboard
Sign your independent contractor agreement, complete onboarding, get your supplies kit, and start picking up jobs that week.
Within days05
From the team
Don't take our word for it. Here's what our active contractors say about partnering with Maid Fantastic.
★★★★★
"I came from a franchise where they cut corners and underpaid the cleaners. Maid Fantastic is a totally different world. They treat us as the professionals we are. I actually look forward to Mondays now."
★★★★★
"The flexibility is what got me — I literally work around my kids' school schedule. The earnings are the best in Northern Virginia, and being a contractor means my time is my own. Genuinely the best work arrangement I've had."
★★★★★
"I was nervous about contracting because cleaning isn't always glamorous. But the way Maid Fantastic treats us — like the real professionals we are — has totally changed how I feel about my work. So grateful."
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Apply to join the network
Takes about 10 minutes. We'll review your application and respond within 24 business hours. All applicants must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States as an independent contractor.
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