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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in New York (2026)
$18.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,700/year ($2,642/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 8th of 51 states for Hotel Desk Clerk pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 10,130 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $38,590 a year — though pay ranges from $34,530 for newcomers to $62,510 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,130 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in New York (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $38,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,700 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $38,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,451 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,952 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,487 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,700 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,642 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in New York?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in New York is $38,590 per year ($18.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,820 and $48,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in New York?
- On the median salary of $38,590, a single filer in New York takes home about $31,700 per year ($2,642 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 10,130 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.