What are the main factors that influence a Hotel Front Desk Agent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Hotel Front Desk Agent's salary?

A Hotel Front Desk Agent's salary grows with experience: a Hotel Front Desk Agent (1-3 years)earns $33,822, a Front Desk Clerk, Sr. (3-5 years)earns $39,360, a Front Desk Supervisor (5+ years)earns $40,885, a Front Desk Manager (5+ years)earns $50,126,

What are the highest paying states for a Hotel Front Desk Agent?

Hotel Front Desk Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Hotel Front Desk Agent roles are District of Columbia $37,175, California $37,034, Massachusetts $36,540. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Hotel Front Desk Agent roles make?

Salaries for Hotel Front Desk Agent level roles vary by specialization: Front Desk Manager: $50,777; Hotel Front Desk Manager: $50,180; Hotel Front Desk Supervisor: $42,021; Hotel Front Desk Receptionist: $41,718; Franchised Front Desk Agent: $34,953.

Hotel Front Desk Agent Salary in Delaware

How much does a Hotel Front Desk Agent make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hotel Front Desk Agent in Delaware is $34,002 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Hotel Front Desk Agent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,676
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,711 to $36,448
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,625

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Hotel Front Desk Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,448	$3,037	$701	$18
Average	$34,002	$2,833	$654	$16
25th Percentile	$31,711	$2,643	$610	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Hotel Front Desk Agent Salaries

A Hotel Front Desk Agent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Hotel Front Desk Agent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Hotel Front Desk Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,175.
California: $37,034.
Massachusetts: $36,540.

District of Columbia $37,175 California $37,034 Massachusetts $36,540 Washington $36,406 New Jersey $36,392 Alaska $36,345 Connecticut $35,882 New York $35,694

Hawaii $35,093 Rhode Island $34,811 Maryland $34,619 Minnesota $34,358 Colorado $34,257 Illinois $34,223 Oregon $34,096 Delaware $34,002

New Hampshire $33,943 Virginia $33,810 Pennsylvania $33,424 Nevada $33,229 North Dakota $33,166 Michigan $33,065 Wisconsin $33,028 Vermont $32,954

Texas $32,749 Maine $32,736 Arizona $32,716 Ohio $32,692 Georgia $32,383 Indiana $32,229 Wyoming $32,199 Utah $32,152

Iowa $32,132 Kansas $31,970 Louisiana $31,923 North Carolina $31,907 Missouri $31,900 Florida $31,769 Montana $31,698 Nebraska $31,631

Kentucky $31,594 South Carolina $31,460 Tennessee $31,376 Idaho $31,343 New Mexico $31,097 Oklahoma $31,044 Alabama $30,846 South Dakota $30,513

Arkansas $30,332 West Virginia $30,235 Mississippi $29,942

Top Paying Cities for Hotel Front Desk Agents

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $35,190
Little Creek: $34,865
Magnolia: $35,009

Lincoln, DE $35,190 Little Creek, DE $34,865 Magnolia, DE $35,009 Milford, DE $35,190 Marydel, DE $34,734 Millsboro, DE $35,190 Millville, DE $35,425 Milton, DE $35,190

Nassau, DE $35,190 Ocean View, DE $35,425 Rehoboth Beach, DE $35,425 Seaford, DE $34,821 Selbyville, DE $35,425 Smyrna, DE $34,693 Viola, DE $35,009 Woodside, DE $34,908

Bear, DE $34,438 Newark, DE $34,452 Claymont, DE $34,478 Delaware City, DE $34,452 Hockessin, DE $34,478 Kirkwood, DE $34,452 Middletown, DE $34,623 Montchanin, DE $34,478

New Castle, DE $34,478 Odessa, DE $34,670 Port Penn, DE $34,358 Rockland, DE $34,478 Saint Georges, DE $34,452 Townsend, DE $34,619 Winterthur, DE $34,478 Lewes, DE $35,190

Wilmington, DE $34,478 Dover, DE $34,848 Dover Afb, DE $34,928 Bethany Beach, DE $35,425 Bethel, DE $34,821 Bridgeville, DE $35,190 Camden Wyoming, DE $34,885 Cheswold, DE $34,767

Clayton, DE $34,680 Dagsboro, DE $35,425 Delmar, DE $34,821 Ellendale, DE $35,190 Felton, DE $35,190 Fenwick Island, DE $35,425 Frankford, DE $35,425 Frederica, DE $35,190

Georgetown, DE $35,190 Greenwood, DE $35,190 Harbeson, DE $35,190 Harrington, DE $35,190 Hartly, DE $34,663 Houston, DE $35,190 Kenton, DE $34,680 Laurel, DE $34,821

Yorklyn, DE $34,478

Hotel Front Desk Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hotel Front Desk Agent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$31,711

Average $34,002/year

$36,448

$2,643

Average $2,833/month

$3,037

$610

Average $654/week

$701

$15

Average $16/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,448	$3,037	$701	$18
Average	$34,002	$2,833	$654	$16
25th Percentile	$31,711	$2,643	$610	$15

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