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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in Washington (2026)
$19.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,690/year ($2,891/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Hotel Desk Clerks (4th of 51), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 5,630 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $40,460 a year — though pay ranges from $36,850 for newcomers to $48,710 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,630 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Washington (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $40,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $34,690 — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
| Gross (median) | $40,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,675 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,095 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,690 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,891 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in Washington?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in Washington is $40,460 per year ($19.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,930 and $45,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in Washington?
- On the median salary of $40,460, a single filer in Washington takes home about $34,690 per year ($2,891 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 5,630 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.