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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in Colorado (2026)
$17.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,800/year ($2,567/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 16th of 51 states for Hotel Desk Clerk pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 5,520 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $36,750 a year — though pay ranges from $31,720 for newcomers to $47,120 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,520 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Colorado (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $36,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,800 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,230 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,811 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$909 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,800 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,567 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in Colorado?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in Colorado is $36,750 per year ($17.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,220 and $43,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $36,750, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $30,800 per year ($2,567 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 5,520 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.