How much does a Front Desk Agent make in San Diego, CA? The average Front Desk Agent salary in San Diego, CA is $32,189 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $28,931 and $38,300. 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 $25,964 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $28,931 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $32,189 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $38,300 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Front Desk Agent Salary $43,864 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
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The Lodge at Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe, CA

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The Estate Yountville - Yountville, CA

FRONT DESK AGENT

Best Western - San Diego, CA

FRONT DESK AGENT

Davidson Hospitality Group - Oakland, 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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Job Openings for Front Desk Agent in San Diego, CA
  • 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...
    - 1 Day 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...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Best Western - JobID: 100-136727944 [Guest Service / Concierge] As a Front Desk Agent at Best Western, you'll: Maintain an inventory of vacancies, reservat...
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  • Davidson Hospitality Group - 7413 [Guest Service / Concierge] As a Front Desk Agent at Davidson Hospitality Group, you'll: Greet and welcome guests with a ...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Davidson Hospitality Group - 5844 [Guest Service / Concierge] As a Front Desk Agent at Davidson Hospitality Group, you'll: Greet and welcome guests with a ...
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  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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32189

Average Total Cash Compensation

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32342
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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Front Desk Agent ranges from $28,931 to $38,300 with the average base salary of $32,189. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,071 to $38,401 with the average total cash compensation of $32,342.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

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