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Order taker salary

Average order taker salary

$14.61

$30,383 yearly

Entry-level order taker salary
$23,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Order Taker Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for an Order Taker in the United States is $30,383 per year, equating to about $15 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on several factors, including geographical location, industry, and years of experience. For example, Order Takers in high-demand areas or specialized sectors often earn more.

Where Can an Order Taker Earn More?

States such as California and New York typically offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and competitive job markets. Additionally, industries like hospitality and retail frequently pay above-average rates for skilled Order Takers, particularly in urban centers.

Experience Impact

Entry-level positions might start around $14.61 per hour, while those with several years of experience can see salaries increase significantly. Understanding these differences is crucial for job seekers aiming to maximize their earning potential in this role.

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Where can an Order Taker earn more?

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Columbus, OH$36,205
Kansas City, MO$20,213
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Raytheon Technologies$37,605
Hershey Jobs$25,474

Order taker salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level order taker$24,300$11.70
Mid-level order taker$28,500$13.70
Senior-level order taker$40,800$19.59

Order taker salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for an order taker typically falls between $24,019 and $38,486.
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$30,383yearly
glassdoor[1]
$38,486yearly
comparably[2]
$24,019yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$33,225yearly

Average order taker salary by state

The highest-paying states for order takers are Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. The lowest average order taker salary states are Tennessee, Montana, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for order takers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$38,341$18.43
2Rhode Island$38,866$18.69
3New Hampshire$39,339$18.91
4Maine$35,490$17.06
5West Virginia$32,858$15.80
6Vermont$39,411$18.95
7Washington$34,453$16.56
8Delaware$36,735$17.66
9Kentucky$31,507$15.15
10Massachusetts$35,619$17.12
11North Dakota$31,802$15.29
12Idaho$31,928$15.35
13Nevada$36,465$17.53
14Alaska$35,512$17.07
15Oregon$33,797$16.25
16Utah$29,436$14.15
17Pennsylvania$31,693$15.24
18Indiana$29,487$14.18
19California$32,884$15.81
20Arizona$29,304$14.09
21Minnesota$30,876$14.84
22District of Columbia$35,842$17.23
23Arkansas$26,791$12.88
24Ohio$29,277$14.08
25Texas$26,973$12.97
26Wyoming$27,220$13.09
27North Carolina$26,882$12.92
28Iowa$26,893$12.93
29Virginia$26,677$12.83
30Kansas$25,928$12.47
31Oklahoma$26,735$12.85
32Colorado$30,480$14.65
33Illinois$28,287$13.60
34Michigan$27,094$13.03
35New Jersey$30,001$14.42
36New York$30,590$14.71
37Alabama$25,079$12.06
38Wisconsin$25,317$12.17
39Maryland$25,355$12.19
40New Mexico$27,670$13.30
41Mississippi$26,069$12.53
42Georgia$25,596$12.31
43Tennessee$24,530$11.79
44Florida$24,631$11.84
45South Carolina$26,021$12.51
46Hawaii$27,978$13.45
47Louisiana$22,073$10.61
48Montana$24,318$11.69
49South Dakota$23,891$11.49
50Missouri$20,232$9.73
51Nebraska$20,456$9.83

Highest paying cities for order takers

The highest-paying cities for order takers are Las Vegas, NV, Washington, DC, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Las Vegas, NV$36,205$17.41
2Washington, DC$35,844$17.23
3Boston, MA$35,682$17.15
4San Francisco, CA$34,513$16.59
5Westminster, CO$30,500$14.66
6Mount Laurel, NJ$29,653$14.26
7Phoenix, AZ$29,314$14.09
8Chicago, IL$28,416$13.66
9Midland, TX$27,817$13.37
10Alexandria, VA$27,430$13.19
11Winston-Salem, NC$26,982$12.97
12Tulsa, OK$26,698$12.84
13Kansas City, KS$25,972$12.49
14Annapolis, MD$25,334$12.18
15Saint Petersburg, FL$24,723$11.89
16Carolina, PR$24,364$11.71
17Kansas City, MO$20,213$9.72

Order taker salary details

An order taker's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average order taker salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an order taker's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
75th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
Average$30,383$2,532$15
25th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13
10th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11

Highest paying order taker jobs

The highest paying types of order takers are contractor buyer, order management representative, and order processing specialist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Contractor Buyer$40,785$3,399$19.6122,985
Crew Member$28,946$2,412$13.92239,413
Cook/Server$29,716$2,476$14.29257,582
Food Service/Cashier$28,481$2,373$13.69247,779
Order Entry Representative$34,443$2,870$16.56123,220
Food Server$25,209$2,101$12.12125,455

Which companies pay order takers the most?

Order taker salaries at Raytheon Technologies and HEI Hotels & Resorts are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average order taker salary at companies like Bertucci's and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Raytheon Technologies$37,605$18.08
2HEI Hotels & Resorts$36,933$17.76
3Bertucci's$36,491$17.54
4Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts$35,201$16.92
5Hyatt Hotels$34,769$16.72
6Mandarin Oriental$34,725$16.69
7CTG$32,614$15.68
8Rosewood Hotels & Resorts$32,140$15.45
9Langham Hotels Pacific Corporation$31,603$15.19
10H-E-B$31,244$15.02
11Montage Hotels & Resorts$31,225$15.01
12Fairmont Schools$31,117$14.96
13NOSH Hospitality Personnel$29,676$14.27
14Randstad North America, Inc.$29,275$14.07
15Marriott International$28,789$13.84
16Yaamava' Resort & Casino$28,331$13.62
17Chipotle Mexican Grill$28,272$13.59
18Crescent Hotels & Resorts$27,486$13.21
19Jason's Deli$26,131$12.56
20Hershey Jobs$25,474$12.25

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Order taker salary trends

The average order taker salary has risen by $5,677 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average order taker earned $24,706 annually, but today, they earn $30,383 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for order takers over the last decade.

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Average order taker salary over time

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Order taker salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$30,400$14.61+3.8%
2025$29,200$14.05+2.3%
2024$28,600$13.73-0.1%
2023$28,600$13.75+0.4%
2022$28,500$13.70+3.1%

Recently added order taker salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
HiltonIn-Room Dining Order Taker-Conrad OrlandoOrlando, FL06/28/2025$33,392
Jason's DeliOrder Taker and CashierNome, TX06/27/2025$25,044
Hilton WorldwideOrder Taker-Grand Wailea ResortWailea, HI06/20/2025$56,579
Hyatt Hotels CorpCashier/Order Taker-Room Service-CasualLahaina, HI06/20/2025$48,251
P. Terry's Burger StandClosing Cashiers/Order Takers NeededKyle, TX06/18/2025$29,218
Jason's DeliOrder Taker and CashierLees Summit, MO06/13/2025$27,131
Aramark CorpOrder Taker/Cashier-Blacksmith Catering BBQ Trailer-Pikes PeakColorado Springs, CO06/12/2025$37,023
Hyatt Hotels CorpIn-Room Dining Order TakerChicago, IL06/12/2025$54,053
HiltonOrder Taker-In Room Dining at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and ClubDana Point, CA06/11/2025$38,610
Jason's DeliOrder Taker and CashierBode, IA06/11/2025$29,218

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