How much does a front desk agent make?

The average front desk agent salary in the United States is $31,008. Front desk agent salaries typically range between $25,000 and $37,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for front desk agents is $14.91 per hour. Front desk agent salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Front desk agents earn the highest average salary in Washington.

Front desk agent salary

Q: What state pays Front Desk Agents the most?

Washington pays Front Desk Agents the most in the United States, with an average salary of $38,982 per year, or $18.74 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a front desk agent?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a front desk agent if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Hawaii you should be paid close to $36,546 per year.

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

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.

Average front desk agent salary

$14.91

$31,008 yearly

Entry-level front desk agent salary

$25,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Average Front Desk Agent Salary

The average salary for a Front Desk Agent stands at approximately $31,008 annually, which translates to about $15 per hour. Factors influencing this figure include geographic location, level of experience, and the specific sector of employment.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level agents may earn around $26,000 yearly, while those with several years of experience can see salaries rise to $36,000 or more. Specializations, such as working in luxury hotels or corporate environments, can also lead to higher pay.

Highest Paying States

Front Desk Agents in states like California, New York, and Washington tend to earn the highest salaries, often due to the cost of living and demand for hospitality services. Understanding the salary landscape can empower you to make informed career decisions.

Job Opportunities

Many Front Desk Agents find employment in hotels, resorts, and healthcare facilities. The role is essential for maintaining customer satisfaction and managing guest services effectively. As the hospitality industry continues to grow, the demand for skilled Front Desk Agents remains strong.

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Front desk agent salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Indeed, the average salary for a front desk agent typically falls between $29,774 and $32,098.

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Average front desk agent salary by state

The average front desk agent salary in Washington, Hawaii, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average front desk agent salary states are North Carolina, Kentucky, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for front desk agents

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Wyoming	$35,855	$17.24
2	Oregon	$35,880	$17.25
3	Rhode Island	$34,968	$16.81
4	Minnesota	$35,127	$16.89
5	Montana	$33,352	$16.03
6	North Dakota	$35,691	$17.16
7	Colorado	$35,916	$17.27
8	Washington	$38,982	$18.74
9	Massachusetts	$35,997	$17.31
10	Vermont	$34,101	$16.39
11	Maine	$33,437	$16.08
12	New York	$36,440	$17.52
13	California	$36,529	$17.56
14	Delaware	$33,575	$16.14
15	Nevada	$31,734	$15.26
16	Utah	$31,289	$15.04
17	Hawaii	$36,546	$17.57
18	Wisconsin	$29,423	$14.15
19	West Virginia	$32,607	$15.68
20	New Hampshire	$31,953	$15.36
21	Arizona	$29,913	$14.38
22	Idaho	$31,494	$15.14
23	Connecticut	$33,881	$16.29
24	Ohio	$28,859	$13.87
25	Michigan	$29,040	$13.96
26	Nebraska	$28,939	$13.91
27	Pennsylvania	$28,208	$13.56
28	Mississippi	$28,016	$13.47
29	Florida	$28,579	$13.74
30	Maryland	$33,132	$15.93
31	District of Columbia	$34,921	$16.79
32	Illinois	$30,198	$14.52
33	Iowa	$28,829	$13.86
34	Tennessee	$26,735	$12.85
35	Alaska	$30,897	$14.85
36	New Jersey	$31,949	$15.36
37	Missouri	$27,298	$13.12
38	Alabama	$26,909	$12.94
39	Arkansas	$26,010	$12.50
40	Louisiana	$25,847	$12.43
41	South Dakota	$27,412	$13.18
42	New Mexico	$28,036	$13.48
43	Virginia	$28,649	$13.77
44	Indiana	$27,008	$12.98
45	Oklahoma	$25,422	$12.22
46	Texas	$26,578	$12.78
47	South Carolina	$26,441	$12.71
48	Kansas	$26,715	$12.84
49	Kentucky	$26,362	$12.67
50	North Carolina	$26,387	$12.69
51	Georgia	$24,973	$12.01

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Highest paying cities for front desk agents

The highest-paying cities for front desk agents are Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Seattle, WA	$39,059	$18.78
2	San Francisco, CA	$37,312	$17.94
3	New York, NY	$36,370	$17.49
4	Boston, MA	$36,063	$17.34
5	Westminster, CO	$35,952	$17.28
6	Portland, OR	$35,881	$17.25
7	Minneapolis, MN	$35,174	$16.91
8	Washington, DC	$34,919	$16.79
9	Portland, ME	$33,527	$16.12
10	Las Vegas, NV	$31,649	$15.22
11	Salt Lake City, UT	$31,313	$15.05
12	Chicago, IL	$30,243	$14.54
13	Phoenix, AZ	$29,966	$14.41
14	Cleveland, OH	$29,434	$14.15
15	Milwaukee, WI	$29,336	$14.10
16	Omaha, NE	$28,860	$13.88
17	Tampa, FL	$28,639	$13.77
18	Charlottesville, VA	$28,638	$13.77
19	Philadelphia, PA	$28,253	$13.58
20	El Paso, TX	$27,645	$13.29

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Front desk agent salary details

A front desk agent's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average front desk agent salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a front desk agent's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$37,000	$3,083	$18
75th Percentile	$34,000	$2,833	$16
Average	$31,008	$2,584	$15
25th Percentile	$27,000	$2,250	$13
10th Percentile	$25,000	$2,083	$12

Highest paying front desk agent jobs

The highest paying types of front desk agents are service desk analyst, agent, and reservation sales agent.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Night Auditor	$31,498	$2,625	$15.14	29,341
Guest Service Representative	$26,847	$2,237	$12.91	142,302
Desk Clerk	$29,096	$2,425	$13.99	113,183
Agent	$37,864	$3,155	$18.20	184,325
Night Auditor/Front Desk	$30,799	$2,567	$14.81	75,445
Guest Services Agent	$29,063	$2,422	$13.97	94,858

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Which companies pay front desk agents the most?

Front desk agent salaries at Brookhaven National Laboratory and Endicott College are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average front desk agent salary at companies like Stanford University and Canyon Ranch are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Brookhaven National Laboratory	$48,632	$23.38
2	Endicott College	$38,954	$18.73
3	Stanford University	$37,498	$18.03
4	Canyon Ranch	$37,130	$17.85
5	Lone Star Circle of Care	$34,926	$16.79
6	Aspen Snowmass	$34,898	$16.78
7	POWDR	$34,803	$16.73
8	Pacific Palms Resort	$34,542	$16.61
9	Keystone Resort	$34,287	$16.48
10	McMenamins Pubs & Breweries	$34,180	$16.43
11	Palace Entertainment	$34,178	$16.43
12	Cascade Mountain	$34,106	$16.40
13	Henry J. Austin Health Center	$34,091	$16.39
14	Waterbury Youth Services	$34,071	$16.38
15	Hotel Ramada of Nevada LLC	$33,969	$16.33
16	HEI Hotels & Resorts	$33,513	$16.11
17	Portland State University	$33,388	$16.05
18	House of Blues	$33,386	$16.05
19	Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants	$33,367	$16.04
20	The Florida Bar	$33,270	$16.00

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Front desk agent salary trends

The average front desk agent salary has risen by $6,520 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average front desk agent earned $24,488 annually, but today, they earn $31,008 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for front desk agents over the last decade.

Compare front desk agent salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average front desk agent salary over time

Compare front desk agent salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Front desk agent salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$31,000	$14.91	+4.0%
2024	$29,800	$14.31	+3.1%
2023	$28,800	$13.86	+3.6%
2022	$27,800	$13.36	+3.4%
2021	$26,800	$12.91	+4.7%

Recently added front desk agent salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Sonesta Hotels	Front Desk Agent	Schiller Park, IL	06/30/2025	$31,305
Sonesta Hotels	Front Desk Agent	Denver, CO	06/30/2025	$39,653
Sonesta Hotels	Front Desk Agent	San Francisco, CA	06/30/2025	$65,845
Sonesta Hotels	Hotel Front Desk Agent (Pm/Overnight/Temporary)	New York, NY	06/30/2025	$59,396
Sonesta Hotels	Front Desk Agent	Seattle, WA	06/30/2025	$41,740
Outrigger Resorts	Front Desk Agent	Koloa, HI	06/30/2025	$53,406
Marriott International	Front Desk Agent	Denver, CO	06/29/2025	$45,914
Guest Services, Inc.	Front Desk Agent-Mystique at Waterpark Place	Naples, FL	06/29/2025	$52,175
AFP	Front Desk Agent-Seasonal	Long Branch, NJ	06/29/2025	$32,328
Ocean Place Resort & Spa	Front Desk Agent	Long Branch, NJ	06/29/2025	$32,328

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