Valet Attendant Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Valet Attendant in the United States is $37,071 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,688
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,927 to $40,011
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,065
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Valet Attendant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,011 $3,334 $769 $19
Average $37,071 $3,089 $713 $18
25th Percentile $33,927 $2,827 $652 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Valet Attendant Salaries

A Valet Attendant'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 Valet Attendant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Valet Attendant'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): $36,765
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,289
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,322
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,463
  • Expert (over 8 years): $38,697
Levels Salary
Entry Level Valet Attendant$36,765
Intermediate Level Valet Attendant$37,289
Senior Level Valet Attendant$38,322
Specialist Level Valet Attendant$38,463
Expert Level Valet Attendant$38,697
$36,765 0 yr
$37,289 < 2 yrs
$38,322 2-4 yrs
$38,463 5-8 yrs
$38,697 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Valet Attendants

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: $46,758
  • San Francisco: $46,298
  • Oakland: $45,271

What Skills Can Increase a Valet Attendant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 31.54% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
  • Medical Prescriptions (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): A prescription, often abbreviated ℞ or Rx, is a formal communication from a physician or other registered health-care professional to a pharmacist, authorizing them to dispense a specific prescription drug for a specific patient.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 31.54%
Housekeeping 2.5%
Medical Prescriptions 1.88%
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 Valet Attendant's salary.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Problem Solving
$41,520
12%
Coaching
$41,149
11%
Written Communication
$40,778
10%
Medical Prescriptions
$40,407
9%
Oral Communication
$40,037
8%
Building Maintenance
$39,666
7%
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How Education impacts a Valet Attendant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Valet Attendants 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 Valet Attendant with a No Diploma is between $32,693 and $35,108).

Valet Attendant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Valet Attendant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 52.9%
High School 52.9%
Associates 29.4%
Bachelors 17.6%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Valet Attendant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Valet Attendant'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Valet Attendant

Salaries for a Valet Attendant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,015 in 2023 to around $40,826 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Valet Attendant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Valet Attendant Over Time

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2023
$41,015
2024
$41,039
2025
$40,826
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2024 $41,039
2025 $40,826
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