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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in Maryland (2026)
$17.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,502/year ($2,458/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 20th of 51 states for Hotel Desk Clerk pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 4,020 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $35,860 a year — though pay ranges from $31,560 for newcomers to $42,920 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,020 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Maryland (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $35,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,502 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $35,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,123 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,743 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,492 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,502 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,458 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in Maryland?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in Maryland is $35,860 per year ($17.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,850 and $37,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $35,860, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $29,502 per year ($2,458 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 4,020 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.