As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Phoenix, AZ is $63,763, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,226 weekly, or $5,314 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 Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $48,201 to $82,066. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,617) and 75th percentile ($73,343), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,066 per year. This $17,726 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, Phoenix Tour Guide often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 391 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 $48,201 Phoenix, AZ November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $55,617 Phoenix, AZ November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $63,763 Phoenix, AZ November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $73,343 Phoenix, AZ November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $82,066 Phoenix, AZ November 01, 2026
25% $55,617 10% $48,201 90% $82,066 75% $73,343 $63,763 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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $55,617 to $73,343 with the average base salary of $63,763. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,145 to $80,294 with the average total cash compensation of $69,712.

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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