How much does a Front Desk Agent make in Knoxville, TN? The average Front Desk Agent salary in Knoxville, TN is $27,415 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $24,636 and $32,616. 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 $22,106 Knoxville,TN March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $24,636 Knoxville,TN March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $27,415 Knoxville,TN March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $32,616 Knoxville,TN March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $37,352 Knoxville,TN March 26, 2024
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McKibbon Hospitality - Knoxville , TN
What Makes a McKibbon Front Desk Agent? The front desk agent is often the first person to interact with guests. As the friendly face of the property, the front desk agent has a relatable personality and a great desire to work with people. You are responsible for communicating in a welcoming and efficient manner, while ensuring that guests' needs are properly addressed. A Day in the Life: You will anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests in a timely manner. You will maintain positive guest relations at all times. You will resolve guest complaints and ensure guest satisfaction. You will maintain a complete knowledge of: hotel features/services, hours of operations, room rates, special packages and promotions, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures, and scheduled daily group activities. You will process all guest check-ins, and verify registration information with the guest. You will handle overbooked or 'walked' guests. You will accept and record
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McKibbon Hospitality - Knoxville , TN
What Makes a McKibbon Front Desk Agent? The front desk agent is often the first person to interact with guests. As the friendly face of the property, the front desk agent has a relatable personality and a great desire to work with people. You are responsible for communicating in a welcoming and efficient manner, while ensuring that guests' needs are properly addressed. A Day in the Life: You will anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests in a timely manner. You will maintain positive guest relations at all times. You will resolve guest complaints and ensure guest satisfaction. You will maintain a complete knowledge of: hotel features/services, hours of operations, room rates, special packages and promotions, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures, and scheduled daily group activities. You will process all guest check-ins, and verify registration information with the guest. You will handle overbooked or 'walked' guests. You will accept and record
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Springhill Suites by Marriott - Knoxville , TN
Job Description Job Description Springhill Suites Knoxville Now Hiring Full-time Night Audit Starting at $14.00 - $16.00 per hour plus bonus potential and incentives. Hospitality experience is preferred but not required. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What Makes a McKibbon Hotel Front Desk Night Auditor? The hotel front desk night auditor is the main person to interact with guests during the overnight hours, typically 11pm to 7am. As the friendly face of the property, the hotel front desk night auditor has a relatable personality and a great desire to work with people. You are responsible for communicating in a welcoming and efficient manner, while ensuring that guests’ needs are properly addressed. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professi
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Hilton Grand Vacations - Pigeon Forge , TN
Work for a winning team that now offers Day One Benefits and Daily Pay* Join a company where helping people get away helps you get ahead. See just how far you can go. At Hilton Grand Vacations we will help you reach your goals and build your future. We are looking for a Full Time Front Desk Clerk to join our team at Sunrise Ridge, an outstanding resort located at the doorstep of America's most visited national park. In this position, you will ensure every interaction with an owner or guest is a positive and memorable experience while checking them in and out of the property and responding to their requests. The primary schedule will be 2.30pm to 11pm. If you enjoy helping guests and owners make memories of a lifetime by enjoying vacations, this is an extraordinary opportunity for you! Here's why you will love it here: Positive Team Environment Recognition Programs and Rewards Discounted hotel rates Employee Assistance Program that supports your physical and mental wellbeing 401(k) prog
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Travel + Leisure Co. - Sevierville , TN
We Put the World on Vacation At Travel + Leisure Co., our mission is simple: to put the world on vacation. Our Vacation Ownership business line includes Club Wyndham, WorldMark by Wyndham, Margaritaville Vacation Club, Accor Vacation Club and the brand new Sports Illustrated Resorts. Our more than 19,000 associates put the world on vacation at more than 270 vacation club resort locations across the globe. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide. How You'll Shine As a Guest Services Associate, your friendly welcome, excellent service, and contagious smile will play a vital part in making guests' vacations memorable from registration to checkout. You'll extend hospitality with heart in everything you do, from sharing information about the resort and nearby attractions to providing room rate quotes and confirming reservations. Though
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Wyndham Destinations - Sevierville , TN
We Put the World on Vacation At Travel + Leisure Co., our mission is simple: to put the world on vacation. Our Vacation Ownership business line includes Club Wyndham, WorldMark by Wyndham, Margaritaville Vacation Club, Accor Vacation Club and the brand new Sports Illustrated Resorts. Our more than 19,000 associates put the world on vacation at more than 270 vacation club resort locations across the globe. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide. How You'll Shine As a Guest Services Associate, your friendly welcome, excellent service, and contagious smile will play a vital part in making guests' vacations memorable from registration to checkout. You'll extend hospitality with heart in everything you do, from sharing information about the resort and nearby attractions to providing room rate quotes and confirming reservations. Though
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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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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 Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Front Desk Agent ranges from $24,636 to $32,616 with the average base salary of $27,415. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $24,757 to $32,705 with the average total cash compensation of $27,541.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

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