As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Paramus, NJ is $73,419, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,412 weekly, or $6,118 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tour Guide in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Tour Guide in Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $55,500 to $94,493. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,040) and 75th percentile ($84,450), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,493 per year. This $20,410 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Lean, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Paramus Tour Guide often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 statewide for Tour Guide job salary. 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
Tour Guide Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $55,500 Paramus, NJ November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $64,040 Paramus, NJ November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $73,419 Paramus, NJ November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $84,450 Paramus, NJ November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $94,493 Paramus, NJ November 01, 2026
25% $64,040 10% $55,500 90% $94,493 75% $84,450 $73,419 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Tour Guide ?

A tour guide (U.S.) or a tourist guide (European) is a person who provides assistance, information on cultural, historical and contemporary heritage to people on organized tours and individual clients at educational establishments, religious and historical sites, museums, and at venues of other significant interest, attractions sites....

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  1. This Job:

    Tour Guide

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Travel Coordinator

    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 Tour Guide in Paramus, NJ. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $64,040 to $84,450 with the average base salary of $73,419. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,405 to $92,453 with the average total cash compensation of $80,269.

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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