Tour Guide salary in United States
How much does a Tour Guide make in the United States?
Average base salary
Most common benefits
The average salary for a tour guide is $22.78 per hour in the United States and $60.00 tips per day.3.6k salaries reported, updated at March 7, 2022.
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
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| Less than 1 year | |
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Highest paying cities for Tour Guides in United States
Where can a Tour Guide earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Tour Guides
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 jobs | 3 |
Most common benefits for Tour Guides
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Referral program
Salary satisfaction
Based on 1,582 ratings38% of Tour Guides in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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Common questions about salaries for a Tour Guide
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a tour guide?
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How can tour guides increase their salary?
To increase their salary, tour guides can focus on getting more tips from their customers. The happier their customers, the more tips they tend to receive. By acquiring specialist knowledge through relevant courses, degrees or certificates, a tour guide can be sure to have all the knowledge needed for the job and so keep everyone happy.
Alternatively, some tour operators run all-inclusive tours. These are not tipped, but you will get a higher salary to compensate.
