How much does a Front Desk Agent make in Olympia, WA? The average Front Desk Agent salary in Olympia, WA is $31,391 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $28,210 and $37,347. 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 $25,313 Olympia,WA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $28,210 Olympia,WA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $31,391 Olympia,WA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $37,347 Olympia,WA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $42,769 Olympia,WA March 26, 2024
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Four Points South Seattle Airport - Seattle , WA
Job Summary: Front Desk Agents are responsible for greeting and registering the guest providing outstanding guest service during their stay and settling the guest's account upon completion of their stay. Primary responsibilities include: registering guests making and modifying reservations hotel operator and concierge duties. Providing attentive courteous and efficient service to all guests prior to arrival and throughout their stay while maximizing room revenue and occupancy. Responsibilities: QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent required; College course work in related field helpful. Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. Possess a positive and upbeat personality with a desire to deliver outstanding customer service to our guests. Demonstrate the ability to multi-task be detail-oriented and be able to problem solve in order to effectively deal with internal and external customers. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. Must be able to evaluate
- 1 day ago
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. - Centralia , WA
** Front Desk Agent - Full Time** **Job Category****:** Guest Services **Requisition Number****:** FRONT13213 Showing 1 location **Job Details** **Description** At Great Wolf, our **Front Desk Agent** ensures an efficient, informative and professional check in/out process so our guests can focus on enjoying all of the amenities the lodge has to offer. Many times as the first point of contact the Front Desk Agent helps create a positive first impression of our resort. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** * Welcomes guests by greeting, answering questions, responding to requests * Registers guests by obtaining or confirming room requirements, verifying pre-registration, assigning rooms, obtaining information and signatures, issuing guest room keys * Establishes credit by verifying credit cards or obtaining cash * Directs guests to room by showing location on resort map * Conveys information to guests by receiving and transmitting messages, mail, facsimiles, packages, etc. * Provides c
- 1 day ago
McDonald's - Tacoma , WA
Guest Experience Leader Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A job at McDonald's offers a job combo that fits YOU. PERKS & BENEFITS: Competitive pay from$17.00- $21.64/ hour plus cash incentives Employee discounts and free meals Paid sick leave and/or paid time off Tuition reimbursement and/or educational assistance Training and advancement opportunities Weekly direct deposit 401k plan* Medical, dental, and vision benefits* And much, much more! *Available to full time employees in select locations. This role is vital to the guest experience because you'll: Lead the experience: Check in with guests and make sure they are enjoying themselves Be the solution: Handle guest concerns and provide resolve to their satisfaction Understand that teamwork is key: Work hand in hand with your team to maintain a welcoming, friendly, and clean restaurant environment Be in the know: Offer expert insight into promotions and benefits of utilizing the McDonald's App, Mobile Order & Pa
- 1 day ago
Bmihospitality - Seattle , WA
The ideal candidate will likely have at least 1 year of experience in a hotel front office guest service environment, will demonstrate initiative and be someone who has a reputation for delivering great service. In return, Aloft will give you a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, as well as opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career. **Job Description:** * Greets and completes standard check-in procedures for arriving guests daily, using both manual and computerized methods ensuring guest satisfaction * Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, in person, through email and telephone calls, and help guests with directions and area activities * Controls and records financial transactions a front desk * Maintains good customer relations by staying informed of all in-house and area functions to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone * Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor
- 1 day ago
ESA Management, LLC - Kent , WA
Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES COMPETENCIES Ability to understand and communicate in English proficiently to interact with guests, associates and outside vendors. Must be able to operate the property management system technology. Requires the ability to work through all shift reports and performing the audit function when necessary and assigned. Ability to understand and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to apply good judgment at all times. Ability to deal with problems, address and solve guest-related issues. ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to remain stationary; navigate the hotel and parking lot; reach and handle; detect objects and controls; and
- 2 days ago
Oki Golf - Lacey , WA
**Golf - Guest Services** Lacey, WA, USA Req #638 Friday, March 4, 2022 Golf - Guest Services Members of the Guest Service Team are responsible for assuring exceptional, first class service for our guests. Guest Service Team Members must give a positive first impression of the golf course as well as contribute to maintaining a functional course through guest assistance, cleaning of golf carts, and other appointed tasks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide exceptional customer service delivering a memorable experience for all guests - Initiate contact with guests within 15 feet with a warm welcome and/or sincere thank you - Must be proactive in anticipating the guests needs and engage in the guest interaction - Bag Drop Attendant - Staging and stocking carts for public play and tournament set up - Cleaning and stocking of golf carts - End of Round Attendant: offering club cleaning service to all golfers as they complete their round - Practice Facility : picking the drive ran
- 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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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 Olympia, WA. The base salary for Front Desk Agent ranges from $28,210 to $37,347 with the average base salary of $31,391. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $28,347 to $37,448 with the average total cash compensation of $31,535.

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About Olympia, Washington    Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Tr....More

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