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 | $18.83 | $23.55 | $29.18 |
| Yearly | $39,165 | $48,982 | $60,693 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $18.83 | $23.54 | $29.18 |
| Yearly | $39,160 | $48,982 | $60,698 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $21.08 | $24.52 | $29.15 |
| Yearly | $43,834 | $51,000 | $60,650 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $15.98 | $17.37 | $17.87 |
| Yearly | $33,231 | $36,135 | $37,180 | |
| United States | Hourly | $18.20 | $21.34 | $28.68 |
| Yearly | $37,850 | $44,390 | $59,640 | |