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Hotel Clerk salary
Average hotel clerk salary
$14.78
How much does a hotel clerk make?
The average hotel clerk salary in the United States is $30,744. Hotel clerk salaries typically range between $23,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for hotel clerks is $14.78 per hour.
Hotel clerk salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Hotel clerks earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Hotel Clerk salary estimates from across the web
Average hotel clerk salary by state
The average hotel clerk salary in New York, Washington, and Colorado are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average hotel clerk salary states are Louisiana, Virginia, and Alabama.
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Highest paying states for hotel clerks
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $40,624 | $19.53 |
| 2 | Colorado | $37,613 | $18.08 |
| 3 | California | $37,443 | $18.00 |
| 4 | Washington | $37,725 | $18.14 |
| 5 | Utah | $30,070 | $14.46 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $30,744 | $14.78 |
| 7 | Nevada | $36,029 | $17.32 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $34,226 | $16.45 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $30,350 | $14.59 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $32,947 | $15.84 |
| 11 | Delaware | $31,161 | $14.98 |
| 12 | Vermont | $30,978 | $14.89 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $31,412 | $15.10 |
| 14 | Oregon | $34,659 | $16.66 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $30,482 | $14.65 |
| 16 | Maryland | $33,090 | $15.91 |
| 17 | Florida | $28,829 | $13.86 |
| 18 | Arizona | $32,218 | $15.49 |
| 19 | Alaska | $28,747 | $13.82 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $27,234 | $13.09 |
| 21 | Maine | $30,118 | $14.48 |
| 22 | Idaho | $28,061 | $13.49 |
| 23 | Indiana | $26,769 | $12.87 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $27,646 | $13.29 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $27,042 | $13.00 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $29,649 | $14.25 |
| 27 | Texas | $27,530 | $13.24 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $26,786 | $12.88 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $32,603 | $15.67 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $29,860 | $14.36 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $27,628 | $13.28 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $26,806 | $12.89 |
| 33 | Michigan | $25,834 | $12.42 |
| 34 | Montana | $29,302 | $14.09 |
| 35 | Illinois | $27,714 | $13.32 |
| 36 | Missouri | $25,933 | $12.47 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $24,549 | $11.80 |
| 38 | New Jersey | $29,523 | $14.19 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $24,780 | $11.91 |
| 40 | Ohio | $24,268 | $11.67 |
| 41 | Kansas | $22,838 | $10.98 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $24,987 | $12.01 |
| 43 | Iowa | $25,151 | $12.09 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $24,344 | $11.70 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $24,575 | $11.81 |
| 46 | Georgia | $24,076 | $11.57 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $23,999 | $11.54 |
| 48 | Virginia | $23,974 | $11.53 |
| 49 | Alabama | $23,701 | $11.39 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $21,622 | $10.40 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $22,542 | $10.84 |
Highest paying cities for hotel clerks
The highest-paying cities for hotel clerks are Long Beach, NY, Anaheim, CA, and San Diego, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Beach, NY | $40,623 | $19.53 |
| 2 | Anaheim, CA | $37,147 | $17.86 |
| 3 | San Diego, CA | $36,818 | $17.70 |
| 4 | Las Vegas, NV | $35,924 | $17.27 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $32,622 | $15.68 |
| 6 | Atlantic City, NJ | $29,222 | $14.05 |
| 7 | Jacksonville, FL | $28,928 | $13.91 |
| 8 | Saint Augustine, FL | $28,925 | $13.91 |
| 9 | Metropolis, IL | $27,847 | $13.39 |
| 10 | East Peoria, IL | $27,704 | $13.32 |
| 11 | Michigan City, IN | $26,850 | $12.91 |
| 12 | Mackinac Island, MI | $26,358 | $12.67 |
| 13 | Mackinaw City, MI | $26,350 | $12.67 |
| 14 | Put-in-Bay, OH | $24,448 | $11.75 |
| 15 | Vinton, LA | $24,373 | $11.72 |
| 16 | Lithia Springs, GA | $24,052 | $11.56 |
| 17 | Overland Park, KS | $22,725 | $10.93 |
| 18 | Shawnee, KS | $22,717 | $10.92 |
| 19 | Biloxi, MS | $22,604 | $10.87 |
| 20 | Tunica, MS | $22,453 | $10.79 |
Hotel Clerk salary details
A hotel clerk's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a hotel clerk's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $30,744 | $2,562 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying hotel clerk jobs
The highest paying types of hotel clerks are guest lecturer, service desk analyst, and front office agent.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Auditor | $31,498 | $2,625 | $15.14 | 29,341 |
| Front Desk Attendant | $26,874 | $2,239 | $12.92 | 107,058 |
| Service Desk Analyst | $45,397 | $3,783 | $21.83 | 55,828 |
| Night Auditor/Front Desk | $30,799 | $2,567 | $14.81 | 75,445 |
| Guest Services Agent | $29,063 | $2,422 | $13.97 | 94,858 |
| Guest Relations Representative | $28,790 | $2,399 | $13.84 | 35,239 |
Top companies hiring hotel clerks now:
Which companies pay hotel clerks the most?
Hotel clerk salaries at Grand Hotel and Promus Hotel Corp. are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average hotel clerk salary at companies like Midas Hospitality and Linchris Hotel are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Hotel | $33,893 | $16.29 |
| 2 | Promus Hotel Corp. | $32,202 | $15.48 |
| 3 | Midas Hospitality | $31,352 | $15.07 |
| 4 | Linchris Hotel | $31,192 | $15.00 |
| 5 | Hyatt Regency Dallas | $31,109 | $14.96 |
| 6 | The Ritz-Carlton Hotel | $30,972 | $14.89 |
| 7 | Concord Hospitality | $30,857 | $14.84 |
| 8 | Newport Hotel Group | $30,559 | $14.69 |
| 9 | MGM Resorts International | $30,455 | $14.64 |
| 10 | Lafayette Hotels | $30,450 | $14.64 |
| 11 | G6 Hospitality | $30,445 | $14.64 |
| 12 | Medora, ND | $30,369 | $14.60 |
| 13 | The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa | $30,291 | $14.56 |
| 14 | The Little America Hotel | $30,202 | $14.52 |
| 15 | Harbor View Hotel | $30,149 | $14.49 |
| 16 | Sanderling Resort | $29,864 | $14.36 |
| 17 | Boyd Gaming | $29,828 | $14.34 |
| 18 | Chippewa Hotel | $29,791 | $14.32 |
| 19 | Grand Teton Lodge | $29,352 | $14.11 |
| 20 | Caesars Entertainment | $29,183 | $14.03 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Hotel Clerk salary trends
The average hotel clerk salary has risen by $6,465 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average hotel clerk earned $24,279 annually, but today, they earn $30,744 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for hotel clerks over the last decade.
Compare hotel clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average hotel clerk salary over time
Compare hotel clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Hotel Clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,700 | $14.78 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $29,500 | $14.19 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $28,600 | $13.74 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $27,600 | $13.25 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $26,600 | $12.80 | +4.7% |
Recently added hotel clerk salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oaks Parking | Key Clerk at The Cherokee Hotel at Harrah's | Cherokee, NC | 10/26/2024 | $31,305 |
| 100073.3-Jan-Beaufort County School Dist-Gca Education Services | Clerk I Hilton Hotel | Miami, FL | 10/23/2024 | $33,392 |
| ABM Industries | Clerk I Hilton Hotel | Miami, FL | 10/17/2024 | $33,392 |
| ABM Industries | Clerk I Hilton Hotel | Miami, FL | 09/27/2024 | $33,392 |
| La Crystal Hotel | Hotel Housekeeping Clerk Bilingual (English & Spanish) | Compton, CA | 09/10/2024 | $37,566 |
| La Crystal Hotel | Hotel Housekeeping Clerk Bilingual (English & Spanish) | Compton, CA | 07/12/2024 | $37,566 |
| La Crystal Hotel | Hotel Housekeeping Clerk Bilingual (English & Spanish) | Compton, CA | 07/12/2024 | $37,566 |
| Marriott International, Inc. | Clerk-Purchasing-Marriott Hotels | Minneapolis, MN | 05/31/2024 | $20,870 |
| Marriott International, Inc. | Clerk-Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel | New York, NY | 05/31/2024 | $59,313 |
| Marriott International, Inc. | Housekeeping Clerk-W Hotels | Bellevue, WA | 05/31/2024 | $20,870 |
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