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Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$35,410
Median Annual Salary
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+3.3% vs 2024
$36,810
Mean Salary
$35,410
Median Salary
$17.02
Hourly Rate
6,390 people work as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois earn a median salary of $35,410 per year ($2,950/month).
This is 2.4% above the national average of $34,594.
Illinois ranks #22 out of 51 states for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay.
Approximately 6,390 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 3.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.75
Social Perceptiveness
3.75
Service Orientation
3.62
Active Listening
3.38
Coordination
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.35
English Language
4.19
Public Safety and Security
3.67
Administrative
3.64
Computers and Electronics
3.35
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(75.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois
Salaries for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $44,900 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,740 and $37,270.
Median $35,410
P10: $31,200P25: $32,740P75: $37,270P90: $44,900
10th
$31,200
25th
$32,740
Median
$35,410
75th
$37,270
90th
$44,900
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$32,740
$15.74
$2,728
Median (50th)
$35,410
$17.02
$2,950
75th Percentile
$37,270
$17.92
$3,105
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$44,900
$21.59
$3,741
Note: The mean (average) salary of $36,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
Illinois ranks #22 of 51 states
$34,594
National avg. for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois is $35,410 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $36,810.
What is the salary range for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois?
Salaries for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $44,900 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,740 and $37,270.
What is the starting salary for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois?
Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks positions in Illinois typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,740 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,390 people are employed as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Illinois is approximately $17.02 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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