Tour Guide Salary in the United States

Tour Guide Salary

How much does a Tour Guide make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tour Guide in the United States is $64,434. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,356 to $76,163, with most professionals earning between $49,001 and $86,841.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $49,001 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $56,356 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $64,434 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $76,163 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $86,841 US April 01, 2025
25% $56,356 10% $49,001 90% $86,841 75% $76,163 $64,434 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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    Tour Guide

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    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 the United States. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $56,356 to $76,163 with the average base salary of $64,434. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,356 to $76,163 with the average total cash compensation of $64,434.

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