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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$15.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,392/year ($2,199/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 34th of 51 states for Hotel Desk Clerk pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 7,880 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $31,330 a year — though pay ranges from $23,970 for newcomers to $37,400 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,880 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $31,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,392 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $31,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,580 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,397 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$962 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,392 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,199 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in Pennsylvania is $31,330 per year ($15.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,700 and $35,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $31,330, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $26,392 per year ($2,199 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 7,880 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.