Wages vary by employer and area of the country. Wages also vary according to the agent's experience. Full-time agents who work hours other than day shift may receive extra pay for those shifts.
Most full-time agents receive typical benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. In addition, agents receive free or reduced-rate travel on their company's carriers for themselves and their immediate family.
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks (SOC 43-4181)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $18.09 | $22.11 | $28.05 |
| Yearly | $37,644 | $45,969 | $58,350 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $18.09 | $22.10 | $28.05 |
| Yearly | $37,640 | $45,969 | $58,347 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $18.66 | $20.28 | $24.91 |
| Yearly | $38,830 | $42,184 | $51,807 | |
| United States | Hourly | $17.89 | $19.94 | $26.41 |
| Yearly | $37,200 | $41,460 | $54,930 | |