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Desk worker salary
Average desk worker salary
$11.48
$23,870 yearly
Entry-level desk worker salary
$14,000 yearly salaryUpdated January 8, 2025
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Average desk worker salary by state
Highest paying states for desk workers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $28,105 | $13.51 |
| 2 | Washington | $29,623 | $14.24 |
| 3 | New York | $29,204 | $14.04 |
| 4 | Colorado | $26,218 | $12.60 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $29,050 | $13.97 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $27,381 | $13.16 |
| 7 | Delaware | $27,288 | $13.12 |
| 8 | Maryland | $28,911 | $13.90 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $27,383 | $13.16 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $23,067 | $11.09 |
| 11 | California | $26,880 | $12.92 |
| 12 | Nevada | $26,188 | $12.59 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $27,822 | $13.38 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $29,346 | $14.11 |
| 15 | Maine | $26,416 | $12.70 |
| 16 | Illinois | $24,175 | $11.62 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $26,754 | $12.86 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $28,404 | $13.66 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $23,459 | $11.28 |
| 20 | Utah | $22,722 | $10.92 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $22,728 | $10.93 |
| 22 | Michigan | $23,718 | $11.40 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $21,303 | $10.24 |
| 24 | Florida | $22,027 | $10.59 |
| 25 | Arizona | $23,164 | $11.14 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $23,586 | $11.34 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $21,284 | $10.23 |
| 28 | Indiana | $23,296 | $11.20 |
| 29 | Missouri | $22,084 | $10.62 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $21,477 | $10.33 |
| 31 | Ohio | $22,116 | $10.63 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $22,667 | $10.90 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $22,602 | $10.87 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $21,979 | $10.57 |
| 35 | Alaska | $23,612 | $11.35 |
| 36 | Texas | $21,881 | $10.52 |
| 37 | Oregon | $21,575 | $10.37 |
| 38 | Idaho | $21,510 | $10.34 |
| 39 | Montana | $21,654 | $10.41 |
| 40 | Virginia | $20,821 | $10.01 |
| 41 | Iowa | $21,664 | $10.42 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $20,122 | $9.67 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $21,307 | $10.24 |
| 44 | New Jersey | $23,144 | $11.13 |
| 45 | Alabama | $20,312 | $9.77 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $21,203 | $10.19 |
| 47 | Georgia | $20,607 | $9.91 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $21,169 | $10.18 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $18,008 | $8.66 |
| 50 | Kansas | $19,218 | $9.24 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $19,120 | $9.19 |
Desk worker salary details
A desk worker's salary ranges from $14,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a desk worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| Average | $23,870 | $1,989 | $11 |
| 25th Percentile | $18,000 | $1,500 | $9 |
| 10th Percentile | $14,000 | $1,167 | $7 |
Highest paying desk worker jobs
The highest paying types of desk workers are guest lecturer, service desk analyst, and office worker.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Auditor/Front Desk | $30,799 | $2,567 | $14.81 | 75,445 |
| Night Auditor | $31,498 | $2,625 | $15.14 | 29,341 |
| Guest Relations Representative | $28,790 | $2,399 | $13.84 | 35,239 |
| Guest Services Agent | $29,063 | $2,422 | $13.97 | 94,858 |
| Service Desk Analyst | $45,397 | $3,783 | $21.83 | 55,828 |
| Front Desk Receptionist | $31,050 | $2,588 | $14.93 | 82,593 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Desk worker salary trends
The average desk worker salary has risen by $5,019 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average desk worker earned $18,851 annually, but today, they earn $23,870 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for desk workers over the last decade.
Compare desk worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average desk worker salary over time
Compare desk worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Desk worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,900 | $11.48 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $22,900 | $11.02 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $22,200 | $10.67 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $21,400 | $10.29 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $20,700 | $9.94 | +4.7% |
Recently added desk worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk College | Work Study-QC Welcome Desk | Moline, IL | 05/06/2025 | $31,305 |
| Texas A&M University-Commerce | Welcome Desk Worker-Work Study | Bright, IN | 02/16/2025 | $20,870 |
| Williston | WHY Work A Desk Job When YOU Can Play Outside All Day ! at Williston | Williston, VT | 01/26/2025 | $33,000 |
| Northern Ng | WHY Work A Desk Job When YOU Can Play Outside All Day ! at Northern NG | Saint Albans, VT | 01/25/2025 | $35,000 |
| Williston | WHY Work A Desk Job When YOU Can Play Outside All Day ! at Williston | Williston, VT | 09/28/2024 | $33,000 |
| Northern Ng | WHY Work A Desk Job When YOU Can Play Outside All Day ! at Northern NG | Saint Albans, VT | 09/27/2024 | $35,000 |
| Tamuc College of Business | Welcome Desk Worker-Work Study | Bright, IN | 09/24/2024 | $20,870 |
| Gordon State College | Federal Work Study--Sarc Desk Worker | Barnesville, GA | 09/18/2024 | $22,957 |
| Tamuc College of Business | Welcome Desk Worker-Work Study | Bright, IN | 09/09/2024 | $20,870 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Student Life Desk Worker | Council Bluffs, IA | 08/22/2024 | $22,957 |
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Updated January 8, 2025