Hotel Valet Salary in the United States

How much does a Hotel Valet make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hotel Valet in the United States is $36,988 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Hotel Valet's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,490
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,668 to $39,868
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,645
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Hotel Valet Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $39,868 $3,322 $767 $19
Average $36,988 $3,082 $711 $18
25th Percentile $33,668 $2,806 $647 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Hotel Valet Salaries

A Hotel Valet's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hotel Valet Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hotel Valet's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,126
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,769
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,019
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,153
  • Expert (over 8 years): $39,243
Levels Salary
Entry Level Hotel Valet$37,126
Intermediate Level Hotel Valet$37,769
Senior Level Hotel Valet$39,019
Specialist Level Hotel Valet$39,153
Expert Level Hotel Valet$39,243
$37,126 0 yr
$37,769 < 2 yrs
$39,019 2-4 yrs
$39,153 5-8 yrs
$39,243 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Hotel Valets

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $46,653
  • San Francisco: $46,194
  • Oakland: $45,170

What Skills Can Increase a Hotel Valet's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 5.44% Job Postings): Is about having strong principles and values, which you demonstrate through your conduct in the work environment. A common integrity definition states that people with integrity do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.85% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
  • Services Marketing (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Services marketing is a form of marketing businesses that provide a service to their customers use to increase brand awareness and sales
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Integrity 5.44%
Preventive Maintenance 2.85%
Services Marketing 1.99%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Hotel Valet's salary.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Microsoft Office
 $48,454
31%
Time Management
 $42,906
16%
Accountability
 $41,797
13%
Public Service
 $41,797
13%
Continuous Improvement
 $41,427
12%
Insight
 $41,427
12%
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How Education impacts a Hotel Valet's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Hotel Valets enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Hotel Valet with a No Diploma is between $37,842 and $39,522).

Hotel Valet Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Hotel Valet
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Hotel Valet Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hotel Valet's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$33,668
Average $36,988/year
$39,868
$2,806
Average $3,082/month
$3,322
$647
Average $711/week
$767
$16
Average $18/hour
$19
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $39,868 $3,322 $767 $19
Average $36,988 $3,082 $711 $18
25th Percentile $33,668 $2,806 $647 $16

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Salary Trends for Hotel Valet

Salaries for a Hotel Valet can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,406 in 2023 to around $41,119 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hotel Valet salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hotel Valet Over Time

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$43,406
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$42,531
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2024 $42,531
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