Question 1

How long does it take to become a Front Desk Agent?

Accepted Answer

It takes 3 years of professional experience to become a front desk agent. That is the time it takes to learn specific front desk agent skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education.

Question 2

What is a good starting salary for a Front Desk Agent?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a front desk agent is $24,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a front desk agent in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for front desk agents is $29,758, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a front desk agent can vary by state.

Question 3

Can a front desk agent make 100k?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as a front desk agent. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for a front desk agent is $29,758. Even front desk agents in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $36,000 per year.

Question 4

What percentage of Front Desk Agents are female?

Accepted Answer

69.4% of front desk agents are female in the United States. This is 3.3 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female front desk agents has decreased by -1.1 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 132,409 female front desk agents in the U.S. and 58,383 male front desk agents in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 190,792 people with the specific job title of front desk agent and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

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