How much does a Front Desk Agent make in Charleston, WV? The average Front Desk Agent salary in Charleston, WV is $26,907 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $24,180 and $32,012. 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.

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Front Desk Agent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $21,697 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $24,180 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $26,907 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $32,012 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $36,659 Charleston,WV March 26, 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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Job Openings for Front Desk Agent in Charleston, WV
Rensko Holdings - Charleston , WV
Team Member The Restaurant Front Team Member is the front line in providing the Exceptional Guest Experience through the delivery of exceptional products and service. Hospitality & Guest Service Provides important visual cues for guests that make a positive first impression E.g. wearing proper career wear that is clean and neatly pressed, maintaining a clean parking lot/exterior and a clean and inviting dining room Follows the guaranteed Always Fresh procedure to ensure coffee and products are always fresh and always accurate Delivers consistent and outstanding guest service through friendly attitude, attentive behavior and strong product knowledge Enhances the guest experience by following the S.E.T. Principles: Smile, Eye Contact, Thank You Uses proper procedures to ensure the accuracy of every order for every guest E.g. repeating guest's order when it is presented to them, using H.O.T.R.O.D.S. at drive-thru and marking hot beverage lids Ensures every guest receives a prompt and warm
- 2 days ago
Golden Corral - Charleston , WV
Our franchise organization, Park Place Corral, Inc. dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! Entering and leaving Golden Corral are two of the most critical moments in the guest's experience because lasting impressions are formed during these moments. The Cashier / Host's interactions with our guests and these impressions ultimately dictate whether the guest will return. Guest Service: Greets guests as they enter the restaurant and offers a sincere, personal invitation to return as the guests leave. Offers assistance to any guests who may need help. Processes GC On the Go To-Go orders. Friendly and courteous on the phone. Handles payments accurately. Knows and follows position responsibilities as they relate to just-in-time delivery. Knows what is on buffet for the day and has a full knowledge of menu and prices. Cleanliness: Maintains organization and cleanliness at the vestibule, host/cashier station and surrounding areas. May help ens
- 2 days ago
Atrium Hospitality - Charleston , WV
Hotel: Charleston Embassy Suites Front Desk Associate Part time Atrium SPIRIT - where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence At Atrium Hospitality, we want our associates to have positive experiences; and we strive to bring to life a culture that promotes six simple values that drive us to be better for our associates and our guests. We are looking for a highly motivated individuals to join our Front Desk team. The ideal candidate uses their engaging personality to create a memorable first impression for our guests. While checking in, registering guests, the Front Desk Agent is a source of knowledge for the guest for everything about the hotel, its amenities, and the local area. If you enjoy engaging with people from all over the world and making meaningful connections, as well as taking steps to "WOW" people, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow a career in hospitality with a world-class property. This role plays an important
- 3 days ago
Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.00 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together. ALL ABOUT SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT Advocates of guest experience who welcome, thank, and exceed guest service expectations by focusing on guest interaction and recovery. Advocates of both physical and digital services and solutions who are knowledgeable about capabilities and features that drive adoption, usage and ulti
- 3 days ago
Bealls - Charleston , WV
Position: STORE ASSOCIATE Non-Exempt: Associate Come join a team that brings a people-first approach to everything we do! bealls and Home Centric are a part of Bealls Inc., a family owned and operated business where "We Outfit the Family for Less". Being a growing organization with our eye to the future, we continue to enter new markets and expand the guest footprint. As an organization, we encourage authenticity, reward accountability, and provide stability and life balance to associates. If you enjoy working with amazing team members in an energetic and fast paced environment, you will love the team-focused culture at bealls and Home Centric. We are passionate about the connection we make with the guest and dedicated to exceeding their expectations. You will be empowered to make the shopping experience thrilling and seamless for our guest and be part of a dedicated team that shows pride and passion in all they do! AS A STORE ASSOCIATE A TYPICAL DAY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: Being part
- 3 days ago
Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween - Charleston , WV
Brand - Spirit Halloween The Sales Associate will support the Store Management Team in the setup, merchandising, pack-up and teardown of a seasonal store. The Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining Guest Services as per Company Standards. The Sales Associate will support the Store Management Team by generating sales, sign waving, general housekeeping, merchandising, signing, pricing, POS operations and loss prevention. The minimum age requirement for this position is 16. The physical demands of the job require climbing ladders, setting up fixtures, lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and may require 8 hours of standing/walking.
- 3 days ago

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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Average Base Salary

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24180
32012
26907

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
24298
32098
27030
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Front Desk Agent in Charleston, WV. The base salary for Front Desk Agent ranges from $24,180 to $32,012 with the average base salary of $26,907. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $24,298 to $32,098 with the average total cash compensation of $27,030.

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About Charleston, West Virginia    Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers,....More

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