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Front Desk Agent in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$22.19
4% of roles are tipped, 95% of roles are paid hourly
Median $22.00
Min: $13.00
Max: $34.50
Front Desk Agent Compensation Ranges
Based on
512
Front Desk Agent Jobs in the US
Across
12,137
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Front Desk Agent Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 45%
Full/Part Time 41%
Part Time 13%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $32.45
Casual $21.50
Low: $14.00
High: $30.00
Fast Food $22.50
Low: $14.00
High: $28.85
Hotel $25.00
Low: $14.00
High: $34.35
Other $25.00
Low: $14.00
High: $33.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $20.50
Low: $14.00
High: $32.60
2-4 years $24.00
Low: $15.50
High: $34.35
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Front Desk Agent Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Host
$19.12
Median $19.00
Low: $11.35
High: $27.50
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
78%
Dental Insurance
76%
Vision Insurance
76%
Paid Time Off
60%
401(k)
50%
Commuter Benefits
61%
Potential Bonuses
16%
Dining Discounts
68%
Wellness Program
19%
Life Insurance
3%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Front Desk Agent

Top Required Skills for a Front Desk Agent
Communication
69.53% have this skill
Customer Service
62.7% have this skill
Attention to Detail
59.57% have this skill
Teamwork
58.4% have this skill
Organizational Skills
54.88% have this skill
People Skills
54.49% have this skill
Front Desk Agent Jobs in the US

Reservationist - Evening Shifts

Buddakan - New York
New York, NY
Full/Part Time
Buddakan, the iconic flagship from STARR Restaurants, transports guests to a world where the grandeur of 16th-century Paris meets the serenity of Asia. Beneath...
View Job$20-$25/hr

Reservationist - Day Shifts

Buddakan - New York
New York, NY
Full/Part Time
Buddakan, the iconic flagship from STARR Restaurants, transports guests to a world where the grandeur of 16th-century Paris meets the serenity of Asia. Beneath...
View Job$20-$25/hr

Reservationist

Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
Full Time
We are seeking a poised, detail-oriented Reservationist to serve as the first point of contact for our guests. In this role, you will manage...
View Job$19-$21/hr

Reservationist

Chef Daniel Boulud Restaurants
New York, NY
Full Time
The Dinex Group, restaurant group of internationally acclaimed Chef Daniel Boulud, is looking for a Reservationist to join the centralized reservationist team! As a Restaurant Reservationist...
View Job$20-$25/hr

Lead Reservationist (550 Madison)

Cote Korean Steakhouse - Flatiron
New York, NY
Full/Part Time
COTE, the carnivorous vision of proprietor Simon Kim, blends the dining experience of Korean Barbeque together with the hallmarks of a classic American Steakhouse....
View Job$25-$27/hr

Guest Service Liaison

Pineapple and Pearls
Washington, DC
Full/Part Time
Rose’s Restaurant Group is seeking creative, passionate, and talented individuals to join our super awesome team. We are in the “making people happy” business,...
View Job$20/hr

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