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How much does a Travel Agent make? The average Travel Agent salary is $58,936 as of January 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $51,033 and $67,279 . Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education , certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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How Much Do Travel Agents Make? Travel Agent Salary 2023

How much do travel agents make?  is a simple question with a complicated answer. So I'd like to start off with a video trailer to help answer the question

The video offers a glimpse, but there's a whoooole lot to consider when looking at how much travel agents earn. Beyond the more obvious factors (like working hours or having more experience), here are a few things that impact income.

  • Employee vs. Independent? The vast majority of leisure travel agents are now independent contractor entrepreneurs who align with a host agency. This is a change from the old-school days when most travel agents were storefront agency employees. Why does this matter? Because there are going to be a lot more factors that impact income for those who run their own business compared to employees who clock in and out of a 9-5.
  • Travel Agent Niche: A corporate advisor will typically earn a higher salary than leisure/vacation travel agents. However, within the leisure sector, niche makes a big difference. Adventure and luxury travel, for example, earned higher averages than family and Disney travel in 2022.
  • Time investment and industry experience: Independent advisors who set their own schedules work varied hours. Time investment also has a huge impact on earning potential. This is the same for industry experience, with advisors typically earning more as they get a foothold in the industry.

The thing with travel advisors in the 21st century is that there is no "norm." There are always more exceptions than rules, which is one of the great joys of becoming a travel agent. Organizations outside the industry that report on travel agent salaries are ill-equipped to offer a nuanced picture. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics, for example, doesn't even include self-employed travel advisors in their data, even though it is, by and large, the most popular pathway to becoming a travel agent.

Organizations reporting on travel agent salaries outside the travel industry aren’t aware of the nuances of our field.

So that’s why we’re here! :) As a company that focuses solely on travel advisors, we’ll break down some of those nuances so you can get a more accurate picture of travel agent salaries. We’re going to dig into some in-house data to break down travel agent salaries and earnings into digestible categories. Here’s what you can expect:

  • ALL travel agents (hosted, independent, and employees)
  • Independent travel agents (includes hosted travel agents and independently accredited agents who are self-employed).
  • Travel agent employees (advisors who get 'ye old W2, employed by a travel agency)

So take a seat. Pour a waterfall of melted butter on a mountain of popcorn and settle in! Here's more info, below!

How Much Do Travel Agents Make? All of 'Em.

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) data has shown a 26% increase in travel advisor salaries over the past decade. The graph below illustrates how it's increased over time.

TA Employee Income Increase Over Time, BLS

The BLS’ latest numbers (2023) reported an average travel agent salary of $46,400 1 . This year, that number landed much higher than HAR’s average. Here’s a few reasons why:

  • BLS only profiles employees. The BLS site sums it up: here “Estimates do not include self-employed workers.” When calculating annual incomes. We survey full-time and part-time self-employed travel agents in addition to employees.
  • BLS only looks at full-time travel agents. Here's how they crunch their numbers, "Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a 'year-round, full-time' hours." HAR's income average for all travel agents falls lower because we look at part-time travel agents as well. 2

So we took a look at the BLS data, which you now know skews heavily towards employees and doesn’t reflect the true industry landscape where the majority of travel advisors are self-employed. The graph below offers a counterpoint to the BLS data. Host Agency Reviews' in-house survey profiled 95% of self-employed advisors and 5% of employees.

ï»ż Here's a birds-eye view of average income when looking at self-employed AND employee income.

Average Income, All Travel Advisors

Our site helps travel agencies start and grow their travel agencies so our readers skew heavily toward entrepreneurs. There’s also another huge reason HAR’s survey data on travel agent salaries are different than what the BLS reports.

When homing in on experienced and full-time advisors, results from HAR’s 2023 survey clock in higher than the BLS number, with data indicating that full-time advisors earned a $56,632 annual average.

Since it’s hard to get precise information bundling all advisor categories together (corporate/leisure, employee/self-employed), we’ll take a more detailed look at average travel agent salaries for self-employed advisors, travel advisor employees, travel managers, and corporate travel advisors. We want to cover all our bases!

How Much Do Travel Agents Make? Self-Employed Travel Agents

Self-employed travel advisors are those who run their own businesses (rather than work as an employee).

I’m going to throw some industry lingo at you now. Are you ready? The self-employed category contains two primary segments of advisors:

  • Hosted advisors (those who use another agency’s accreditation number, called a host agency ) and
  • Independently accredited travel advisors (those who have their own travel accreditation).

Here’s the big picture you need to know about self-employed advisors. Over time, the number of self-employed advisors has been growing exponentially, while the number of storefront travel agencies has decreased over time. In particular, hosted advisors and the host agencies that support them have become the leading path to bringing new talent to the travel agent distribution channel.

Our annual Travel Agent Income Survey gives results on both the hosted and independently-accredited travel advisor segment. In our 2022, full-time hosted advisors with 3+ years of experience earned $60,146 on average and their independently-accredited counterparts earned $76,252.

Average Income, Self-Employed Travel Advisors

Owner Deductions (and how it impacts how much self-employed travel agents make)

I want to bring up one last thing that complicates things when it comes to self-employed travel agent salaries. Because why not? You've already read this far! 😊

When we're talking about income for self-employed agents, income/salary numbers can be artificially deflated.

Why? Three things:

  • Business owners may not be reporting all of their income. Since cash transactions leave no paper trail for the IRS to follow, many small businesses won't report cash transactions and in not doing so, they lower the income/earnings they report to the government.
  • Business owners get write-offs. I can write off my office. I can write off my work trips. I can write off my work phone and meals with colleagues where I discuss business. When I do that, it lowers what I report for my taxable income (ahem, salary) to the IRS. Not only that, but travel agents will vary WILDLY in terms of how much of their income they write off. (Take a look at what travel expenses you can (and can't) write off .)
  • Salary and income are separate things for some business structures. Depending on the agency's business structure, the owner may pay themselves a salary (say $45k) but the income of the company may actually be much higher. All the IRS requires with these S Corp business structures is that the owner pays themselves a “reasonable” salary.

Learn about the different types of travel agency business structures here. So, keep those things in mind when you're looking at earning potential.

How Much Do Travel Agents Make? Travel Agent Employees Only.

This section on employee travel agent salary is going to give you numbers that will be close to what you can expect if you get hired on at an agency. Travel agent employee salaries have less variance when compared to self-employed travel agents. For the majority of travel advisor employees, income is not dependent on commissions alone.

In our 2023 survey, here’s how travel advisor employees reported getting paid:

Travel Advisor Employee compensation

A set salary offers income stability not afforded to self-employed advisors. Additionally, employees also often receive benefits and are not subject to the added complexity and expense of paying business taxes.

When looking at travel advisor employees only, HAR’s salary data lands much closer to what the BLS reports. In HAR’s 2023 survey, full-time travel agent employees earned $50,115 .

Employee compensation models play a substantial role when it comes to how much a travel agent employee makes. Below the graph takes a look at the average income of the three most common compensation models.

FT Travel Advisor Employee Income,  by Compensation Structure

How Much Do Travel Agents Make? Corporate Employees & Travel Managers

Corporate travel advisors.

Corporate travel advisors typically earn more than those who sell leisure travel. Below offers a look at corporate advisor income compared to leisure advisor income (among FT advisors).

Average Income, Corporate & Leisure

Do you have an interest in becoming a Corporate Travel Agent? You can sink your teeth into a few juicy tidbits of info here: 

  • HAR’s article, Breaking into corporate travel
  • Our podcast interview (below) with corporate agent Karen Hurlbut:

Travel Managers

Looking ahead on the corporate travel agent career trajectory, Travel Manager/Supervisory positions start with a much higher baseline. Business Travel News (BTN) report profiling Travel Managers/Supervisors' salary working for corporate entities as an in-house advisor (not working for a travel agency). The overall average salary for a travel manager position registered at $128,439.

Beyond Travel Agent Salaries, Why Advisors Love Their Jobs

We looked at travel agent salaries from a whole bunch of different perspectives. You made it through the spinning, twirling madness of data acrobats. 

HAR’s past income and fee survey reports offer information on what you can expect from a travel agent salary. But ultimately, it depends on a ton of factors. Not only according to what type of advisor you are (which we cover here), but other factors such as what type of travel you sell, experience selling, hours worked, and all that other fun stuff. 

While trying to determine a consistent travel agent salary is impossible, one thing is consistent among all the surveys, the majority of travel advisors are happy with an experience-rich career in travel. 

HAR’s 2022 Travel Advisor Survey indicated that 74% of full-time advisors were (at minimum) happy and satisfied with their income levels. 22% were “somewhat satisfied” and 4% were unsatisfied with income levels. And this was during the pandemic!!!

Travel managers taking BTN’s survey were a bit more lukewarm in response to income satisfaction. 48% of travel managers reported their earnings were equitable, 12% felt “well compensated,” and 41% felt their salary was “low for responsibilities.”

Travel agent career satisfaction in 2022

And here’s the thing about being in the travel industry. Many advisors report that the primary benefit of working in travel is rooted in a personal passion for travel and the ability to share their love of travel with others.

Additionally, advisors often have access to great travel experiences they may not otherwise via familiarization trips or travel advisor discounts for those who reach sales thresholds or meet requirements. 

In general, positions in travel offer a lower salary than other industries. But here’s the kicker, occupations in other industries don't include travel benefits and working in travel !

Interested in Becoming an Advisor? Here’s Where to Start

This leads us to the question of what type of travel advisor career you’d like to pursue. Do you want to become a self-employed travel advisor so you can have the creativity to book the type of travel you love and the flexibility to be your own boss? 

Or do you want the structure of 9-5 with benefits and the income security of a travel advisor employee? Employees at a travel agency may have a salary cap if their compensation model is strictly hourly/salary (about 42% of employees), but for those who own their own business, the sky's the limit. Plus, it's hard to put a price on visiting beautiful places, touring the newest properties, and the freedom and flexibility to work anywhere that goes with owning your own home-based travel agency.

How do you decide what type of travel you want to sell? Do you want to do leisure or corporate? If you do leisure, which types of travel agent niches are the most lucrative? If you go the corporate route, how do you break into booking business travel ? 

💕 If you're thinking of joining the industry, here are a few resources you're gonna love: 💕

  • Starting a travel agency from home article
  • Free 15-page travel agency business plan template
  • HAR's nifty resource on how to start a travel agency!

We’re here to help! If you have questions about what route to take or how to get started, give us a holler in the comments or reach out to us at [email protected] .

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Average travel agent salary, $15.93 hourly, how much does a travel agent make.

The average travel agent salary in the United States is $33,128. Travel agent salaries typically range between $26,000 and $41,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for travel agents is $15.93 per hour.

Travel agent salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Travel agents earn the highest average salary in Wisconsin, Maine, Indiana, Idaho, and Iowa.

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  • The average salary for a travel agent is $33,128 in the US.
  • The average travel agent salary ranges between $26,000 and $41,000 in the US.
  • Travel agents' hourly rates in the US typically range between $12 and $19 an hour.
  • Travel agents earn the highest salaries in Wisconsin ($45,156), Maine ($44,850), and Indiana ($44,700).
  • Travel agent salaries at Perkins Coie are the highest of any company.
  • Travel agents in the technology industry are the highest-paid in the US.

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The average travel agent salary in Wisconsin, Maine, and Indiana are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average travel agent salary states are North Carolina, Alabama, and Nebraska.

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The highest-paying cities for travel agents are Madison, WI, Chicago, IL, and Los Angeles, CA.

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A travel agent's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Travel agent salaries at Perkins Coie and Rich Products are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average travel agent salary at companies like THS National and Volt Systems LLC are highly competitive.

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The average travel agent salary varies across industries:

  • The average travel agent salary in the technology industry is $33,813, the highest of any industry.
  • The average travel agent salary in the finance industry is $33,411.
  • Travel agents in the professional industry earn an average salary of $32,486, the lowest of any industry.

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The average travel agent salary has risen by $6,586 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average travel agent earned $26,542 annually, but today, they earn $33,128 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for travel agents over the last decade.

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Flight Attendant

Flight attendants travel extensively as part of their job, visiting various destinations around the world. Becoming a flight attendant requires a unique set of skills, qualities, and dedication. Apart from meeting the basic requirements such as age, education, and language proficiency, aspiring flight attendants must possess exceptional customer service skills and a genuine passion for helping others. Salary estimates for flight attendants range from $37,690 to $97,170.

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Travel bloggers and vloggers are content creators who document their travel experiences and share them with their audience through various online platforms such as blogs, YouTube, Instagram, and social media. Income is highly variable, typically generated through sponsorships, advertising, and collaborations. Income can range from part-time income to six figures or more.

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Cruise ship workers typically live and work onboard the ship for extended periods, often in shared accommodations. One of the major perks of working on a cruise ship is the opportunity to travel to various destinations around the world. Crew members can explore different ports of call during their time off and experience diverse cultures and sights. Salaries can vary greatly depending on the position, cruise line, and tips.

<p>Teaching English as a foreign language in different countries allows you to immerse yourself in new cultures while earning a living. One popular program is the Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification, which equips individuals with the necessary skills and qualifications to teach English in various countries. You <a href="https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/blog/how-much-money-can-i-earn-teaching-english-abroad" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">can earn</a> $2,000 to $5,000 per month in top-paying countries. </p>

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Teaching English as a foreign language in different countries allows you to immerse yourself in new cultures while earning a living. One popular program is the Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification, which equips individuals with the necessary skills and qualifications to teach English in various countries. You can earn $2,000 to $5,000 per month in top-paying countries. 

<p>Travel nurses have the opportunity to work in different healthcare facilities around the world, providing temporary nursing support. Salary varies based on location, experience, and demand. Travel nurses often receive higher pay rates due to their temporary assignments. According to ZipRecruiter, the current <a href="https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Travel-Nurse-Salary" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">average salary</a> of a travel nurse is $105,021 or $50/hour. </p>

Travel Nurse

Travel nurses have the opportunity to work in different healthcare facilities around the world, providing temporary nursing support. Salary varies based on location, experience, and demand. Travel nurses often receive higher pay rates due to their temporary assignments. According to ZipRecruiter, the current average salary of a travel nurse is $105,021 or $50/hour. 

<p>From attending international conferences to working on exciting projects abroad, the experience of traveling as a translator allows you to explore new places, connect with people from various backgrounds, and contribute to global communication and understanding. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), interpreters and translators make an <a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/interpreters-and-translators.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">average salary</a> of $49,110. </p>

Interpreter or Translator

From attending international conferences to working on exciting projects abroad, the experience of traveling as a translator allows you to explore new places, connect with people from various backgrounds, and contribute to global communication and understanding. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), interpreters and translators make an average salary of $49,110. 

<p>Traveling as a volunteer provides an incredible opportunity to make a positive impact while exploring new destinations. Whether participating in community development projects, conservation efforts, or humanitarian work, volunteers engage directly with local communities, gaining a deeper understanding of their cultures and challenges. Paid volunteer salaries vary depending on the position, experience, and destination. Websites like <a href="https://goabroad.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GoAbroad.com</a> can help you find opportunities that fit your skill set. </p>

Volunteering

Traveling as a volunteer provides an incredible opportunity to make a positive impact while exploring new destinations. Whether participating in community development projects, conservation efforts, or humanitarian work, volunteers engage directly with local communities, gaining a deeper understanding of their cultures and challenges. Paid volunteer salaries vary depending on the position, experience, and destination. Websites like GoAbroad.com can help you find opportunities that fit your skill set. 

<p>As a travel agent, you can visit destinations firsthand, gaining valuable insights to better assist your clients in planning their trips. From scouting out hidden gems to experiencing different travel options, traveling as a travel agent allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and offerings in the industry, ensuring you can provide exceptional service and tailored recommendations to your clients. According to the BLS, the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/travel-agents.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">average salary</a> of a travel agent is $43,810.</p>

Travel Agent

As a travel agent, you can visit destinations firsthand, gaining valuable insights to better assist your clients in planning their trips. From scouting out hidden gems to experiencing different travel options, traveling as a travel agent allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and offerings in the industry, ensuring you can provide exceptional service and tailored recommendations to your clients. According to the BLS, the average salary of a travel agent is $43,810.

<p>From scouting locations and understanding lighting techniques to mastering composition and post-processing, travel photographers must possess technical skills and a keen eye for storytelling. Additionally, building a strong online presence, marketing their work, and maintaining a professional network are essential aspects of establishing a successful career in travel photography. The <a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/photographers.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">average salary</a> for a photographer, according to BLS, is $38,950. </p>

Travel Photographer

From scouting locations and understanding lighting techniques to mastering composition and post-processing, travel photographers must possess technical skills and a keen eye for storytelling. Additionally, building a strong online presence, marketing their work, and maintaining a professional network are essential aspects of establishing a successful career in travel photography. The average salary for a photographer, according to BLS, is $38,950. 

<p>Being a web or graphic designer offers the flexibility to work remotely, enabling you to travel while pursuing your career. With a laptop and an internet connection, you can create and manage websites from anywhere in the world, whether in a bustling city or a serene beach. This freedom allows you to explore new destinations, experience different cultures, and find inspiration to enhance your design skills and perspectives. According to the BLS, the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/web-developers.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">average web designer’s salary</a> is 79,890, while graphic designers make a <a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">median income</a> of $50,710 a year. </p>

Web or Graphic Designer

Being a web or graphic designer offers the flexibility to work remotely, enabling you to travel while pursuing your career. With a laptop and an internet connection, you can create and manage websites from anywhere in the world, whether in a bustling city or a serene beach. This freedom allows you to explore new destinations, experience different cultures, and find inspiration to enhance your design skills and perspectives. According to the BLS, the average web designer’s salary is 79,890, while graphic designers make a median income of $50,710 a year. 

<p>A virtual assistant job provides the unique advantage of location independence, allowing you to work from anywhere with an internet connection. This flexibility enables you to travel and explore new destinations while still fulfilling your professional responsibilities. According to ZipRecruiter, the <a href="https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Freelance-Virtual-Assistant-Salary" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">average salary</a> for a freelance virtual assistant is $51,531.</p>

Virtual Assistant

A virtual assistant job provides the unique advantage of location independence, allowing you to work from anywhere with an internet connection. This flexibility enables you to travel and explore new destinations while still fulfilling your professional responsibilities. According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for a freelance virtual assistant is $51,531.

<p>Being a destination wedding planner allows you to combine your passion for weddings with the thrill of travel. As you assist couples in creating their dream wedding in picturesque locations around the world, you have the opportunity to experience breathtaking destinations firsthand. From scouting enchanting venues to coordinating logistics in exotic locations, being a destination wedding planner offers a fulfilling and exciting career that lets you explore the world while celebrating love. According to BLS, the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/meeting-convention-and-event-planners.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">average salary</a> for an event planner is $49,470. </p>

Destination Wedding Planner

Being a destination wedding planner allows you to combine your passion for weddings with the thrill of travel. As you assist couples in creating their dream wedding in picturesque locations around the world, you have the opportunity to experience breathtaking destinations firsthand. From scouting enchanting venues to coordinating logistics in exotic locations, being a destination wedding planner offers a fulfilling and exciting career that lets you explore the world while celebrating love. According to BLS, the average salary for an event planner is $49,470.

<p>Travel jobs offer a unique and exciting avenue for individuals to combine their passion for exploration with their professional pursuits. Whether working in the tourism industry, becoming a digital nomad, or embracing remote work opportunities, travel jobs provide the freedom to experience new cultures, broaden horizons, and create unforgettable memories. These careers enable individuals to break away from the conventional nine-to-five routine and embrace a lifestyle that fosters personal growth, cultural understanding, and a deep appreciation for our <a href="https://wanderwithalex.com/stunning-natural-wonders/">world’s wonders</a>.</p> <p><em>This article <a href="https://wanderwithalex.com/travel-jobs/">Travel Jobs: Explore the World while Getting Paid</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://wanderwithalex.com">Wander With Alex</a>. </em></p> <h2 class="simplefeed_msnslideshows_more_article">More Articles From Wander With Alex</h2> <ul>   <li><a href="https://wanderwithalex.com/summer-vacation-spots/">Best Summer Vacation Spots to Beat the Heat and Unwind</a></li>   <li><a href="https://wanderwithalex.com/us-coastal-road-trips/">8 U.S. Coastal Road Trips for Your Summer Adventures</a></li>   <li><a href="https://wanderwithalex.com/caribbean-islands/">Sun-Drenched Caribbean Islands for Your Beach Vacation</a></li>  </ul>

Travel Jobs to Fuel Your Wanderlust

Travel jobs offer a unique and exciting avenue for individuals to combine their passion for exploration with their professional pursuits. Whether working in the tourism industry, becoming a digital nomad, or embracing remote work opportunities, travel jobs provide the freedom to experience new cultures, broaden horizons, and create unforgettable memories. These careers enable individuals to break away from the conventional nine-to-five routine and embrace a lifestyle that fosters personal growth, cultural understanding, and a deep appreciation for our world’s wonders .

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