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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in California (2026)
$18.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,089/year ($2,757/month) for a single filer
California ranks 6th of 51 states for Hotel Desk Clerk pay, with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 27,810 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $39,360 a year — though pay ranges from $35,910 for newcomers to $54,020 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,810 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in California (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $39,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,089 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $39,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,543 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,011 |
| California state income tax | −$717 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,089 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,757 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in California?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in California is $39,360 per year ($18.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,790 and $45,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in California?
- On the median salary of $39,360, a single filer in California takes home about $33,089 per year ($2,757 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 27,810 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.