As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hotel Worker in the US is $28,140, equivalent to $14 per hour, $541 weekly, or $2,345 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hotel Worker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hotel Worker in the US vary widely, spanning from $24,421 to $32,851. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($26,193) and 75th percentile ($30,606), while top earners (90th percentile) make $32,851 per year. This $4,413 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Deep Cleaning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Hotel Worker often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 69 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hotel Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hotel Worker Salary $24,421 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hotel Worker Salary $26,193 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hotel Worker Salary $28,140 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hotel Worker Salary $30,606 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hotel Worker Salary $32,851 US September 01, 2026
25% $26,193 10% $24,421 90% $32,851 75% $30,606 $28,140 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Hotel Worker

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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35693
32320
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Hotel Worker in the United States. The base salary for Hotel Worker ranges from $26,193 to $30,606 with the average base salary of $28,140. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,511 to $35,693 with the average total cash compensation of $32,320.

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