How much does a Front Desk Agent make in California? The average Front Desk Agent salary in California is $33,058 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $29,712 and $39,334. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Front Desk Agent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $26,665 CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $29,712 CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $33,058 CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $39,334 CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $45,048 CA April 24, 2024
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Front Desk Agent

The Estate Yountville - Yountville, CA

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The Lodge at Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe, CA

Front Desk Agent

The Estate Yountville - Yountville, CA

Front Desk Agent

The Estate Yountville - Yountville, CA

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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $31,590 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $32,039 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $33,178 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $31,530 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $30,721 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $32,699 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $31,680 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $29,851 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $36,565 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $36,475 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Job Openings for Front Desk Agent in California
  • FRONT DESK AGENT. Yountville, CA. Laying in the heart of Napa Valley, The Estate Yountville features two magnificent hotels that embody the perfect getaway...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Nights and some weekends, no experience needed. Come by The Lodge at Lake Tahoe 3840 Pioneer Trail to pick up an application. We are an Equal Opportunity E...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • FRONT DESK AGENT. Yountville, CA. Laying in the heart of Napa Valley, The Estate Yountville features two magnificent hotels that embody the perfect getaway...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • FRONT DESK AGENT. Yountville, CA. Laying in the heart of Napa Valley, The Estate Yountville features two magnificent hotels that embody the perfect getaway...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Description SUMMARY: The Front Office Associate is responsible for welcoming, greeting, and checking in/outpatients and collecting insurance and patient pe...
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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Front Desk Agent

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Front Desk Clerk, Sr.

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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