Front Desk Agent Salary in the United States
Front Desk Agent Salary
How much does a Front Desk Agent make in the United States? The average Front Desk Agent salary in the United States is $29,971 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $26,937 and $35,661. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary | $24,175 | US | April 24, 2024 |
| 25th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary | $26,937 | US | April 24, 2024 |
| 50th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary | $29,971 | US | April 24, 2024 |
| 75th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary | $35,661 | US | April 24, 2024 |
| 90th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary | $40,842 | US | April 24, 2024 |
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What is a Front Desk Agent ?
A receptionist is an employee taking an office or administrative support position. The work is usually performed in a waiting area such as a lobby or front office desk of an organization or business. The title receptionist is attributed to the person who is employed by an organization to receive or greet any visitors, patients, or clients and answer telephone calls. The term front desk is used in many hotels for an administrative department where a receptionist's duties also may include room reservations and assignment, guest registration, cashier work, credit checks, key control as well as ma...
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Front Desk Agent
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