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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in Montana (2026)
$16.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,664/year ($2,472/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 24th of 51 states for Hotel Desk Clerk pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 2,660 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $35,330 a year — though pay ranges from $29,470 for newcomers to $43,320 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $43,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,660 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Montana (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $35,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,664 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $35,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,060 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,703 |
| Montana state income tax | −$904 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,664 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,472 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in Montana?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in Montana is $35,330 per year ($16.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,080 and $36,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in Montana?
- On the median salary of $35,330, a single filer in Montana takes home about $29,664 per year ($2,472 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 2,660 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.