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Rental Agent salary
Average rental agent salary
$15.28
How much does a rental agent make?
The average rental agent salary in the United States is $31,785. Rental agent salaries typically range between $20,000 and $48,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for rental agents is $15.28 per hour.
Rental agent salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Rental agents earn the highest average salary in Connecticut.
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Where can a Rental Agent earn more?
Rental Agent salary estimates from across the web
Average rental agent salary by state
The highest-paying states for rental agents are Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. The lowest average rental agent salary states are Texas, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
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Highest paying states for rental agents
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $44,641 | $21.46 |
| 2 | Delaware | $43,922 | $21.12 |
| 3 | Vermont | $42,606 | $20.48 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $43,592 | $20.96 |
| 5 | Ohio | $38,304 | $18.42 |
| 6 | Nevada | $38,328 | $18.43 |
| 7 | Idaho | $39,841 | $19.15 |
| 8 | New York | $44,895 | $21.58 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $37,137 | $17.85 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $40,218 | $19.34 |
| 11 | Michigan | $37,138 | $17.85 |
| 12 | Maine | $41,746 | $20.07 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $45,197 | $21.73 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $39,657 | $19.07 |
| 15 | Arizona | $34,680 | $16.67 |
| 16 | Oregon | $36,198 | $17.40 |
| 17 | Washington | $40,149 | $19.30 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $34,329 | $16.50 |
| 19 | Utah | $33,030 | $15.88 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $37,103 | $17.84 |
| 21 | Indiana | $36,134 | $17.37 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $41,552 | $19.98 |
| 23 | Montana | $30,997 | $14.90 |
| 24 | Virginia | $37,805 | $18.18 |
| 25 | Alaska | $40,313 | $19.38 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $29,969 | $14.41 |
| 27 | Colorado | $33,585 | $16.15 |
| 28 | California | $35,043 | $16.85 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $34,567 | $16.62 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $29,756 | $14.31 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $28,892 | $13.89 |
| 32 | Missouri | $28,042 | $13.48 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $32,931 | $15.83 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $30,703 | $14.76 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $34,013 | $16.35 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $28,517 | $13.71 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $29,258 | $14.07 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $25,462 | $12.24 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $31,915 | $15.34 |
| 40 | Illinois | $29,917 | $14.38 |
| 41 | Iowa | $29,837 | $14.34 |
| 42 | Maryland | $32,571 | $15.66 |
| 43 | Florida | $28,354 | $13.63 |
| 44 | Alabama | $26,167 | $12.58 |
| 45 | Kansas | $27,779 | $13.36 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $23,654 | $11.37 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $25,576 | $12.30 |
| 48 | Texas | $25,758 | $12.38 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $27,407 | $13.18 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $24,376 | $11.72 |
| 51 | Georgia | $25,257 | $12.14 |
Highest paying cities for rental agents
The highest-paying cities for rental agents are New York, NY, Grand Forks, ND, and Everett, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $45,040 | $21.65 |
| 2 | Grand Forks, ND | $40,780 | $19.61 |
| 3 | Everett, WA | $40,407 | $19.43 |
| 4 | Anchorage, AK | $40,062 | $19.26 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $37,009 | $17.79 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $36,283 | $17.44 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $35,660 | $17.14 |
| 8 | Mesa, AZ | $34,607 | $16.64 |
| 9 | Saint Paul, MN | $34,583 | $16.63 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $33,615 | $16.16 |
| 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | $33,133 | $15.93 |
| 12 | Omaha, NE | $30,092 | $14.47 |
| 13 | Des Moines, IA | $29,652 | $14.26 |
| 14 | San Juan, PR | $29,511 | $14.19 |
| 15 | Jacksonville, FL | $28,659 | $13.78 |
| 16 | Raleigh, NC | $28,000 | $13.46 |
| 17 | Houston, TX | $25,156 | $12.09 |
| 18 | Greer, SC | $24,739 | $11.89 |
Rental Agent salary details
A rental agent's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a rental agent's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $31,785 | $2,649 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying rental agent jobs
The highest paying types of rental agents are furniture rental consultant, agent, and food sales clerk.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services Clerk | $31,246 | $2,604 | $15.02 | 149,892 |
| Counter Sales Representative | $33,527 | $2,794 | $16.12 | 183,752 |
| Counter Clerk | $30,268 | $2,522 | $14.55 | 75,025 |
| Counter Sales Person | $34,201 | $2,850 | $16.44 | 195,197 |
| Advanced Repair Agent | $30,440 | $2,537 | $14.63 | 46,009 |
| Agent | $37,864 | $3,155 | $18.20 | 184,325 |
Top companies hiring rental agents now:
Which companies pay rental agents the most?
Rental agent salaries at Popular and POWDR are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average rental agent salary at companies like Budget Rent A Car, Saudi Arabia and Stevens Creek Elementary Schl. Are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Popular | $38,982 | $18.74 |
| 2 | POWDR | $34,961 | $16.81 |
| 3 | Budget Rent A Car, Saudi Arabia | $34,264 | $16.47 |
| 4 | Stevens Creek Elementary Schl. | $34,264 | $16.47 |
| 5 | Sasser Family Holdings, Inc. | $34,264 | $16.47 |
| 6 | Classic Toyota | $32,183 | $15.47 |
| 7 | Kelly Services | $31,718 | $15.25 |
| 8 | Scotts | $31,386 | $15.09 |
| 9 | Compass SLS and ILS | $31,350 | $15.07 |
| 10 | Butler Toyota | $31,238 | $15.02 |
| 11 | Aramark | $30,531 | $14.68 |
| 12 | U-Haul | $30,324 | $14.58 |
| 13 | Penske Automotive Group | $30,201 | $14.52 |
| 14 | Adorama | $29,223 | $14.05 |
| 15 | Cruise America | $28,724 | $13.81 |
| 16 | Lithia Motors | $28,687 | $13.79 |
| 17 | Koons Ford Lincoln of Annapolis | $28,557 | $13.73 |
| 18 | Scott Clark Toyota | $27,968 | $13.45 |
| 19 | Avis Budget Group | $24,469 | $11.76 |
| 20 | Enterprise Holdings | $24,338 | $11.70 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Rental Agent salary by industry
The average rental agent salary varies across industries:
- The average rental agent salary in the manufacturing industry is $33,318, the highest of any industry.
- The average rental agent salary in the finance industry is $29,526.
- Rental agents in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $28,641, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for rental agents
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $33,318 | $16.02 |
| 2 | Transportation | $29,526 | $14.20 |
| 3 | Automotive | $29,525 | $14.19 |
| 4 | Hospitality | $28,641 | $13.77 |
High Paying Rental Agent Jobs
Rental Agent salary trends
The average rental agent salary has risen by $8,371 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average rental agent earned $23,414 annually, but today, they earn $31,785 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for rental agents over the last decade.
Compare rental agent salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average rental agent salary over time
Compare rental agent salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Rental Agent salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,800 | $15.28 | +6.6% |
| 2024 | $29,700 | $14.27 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $28,100 | $13.51 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $26,600 | $12.78 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $26,300 | $12.65 | +4.3% |
Recently added rental agent salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penske Automotive | Loaner/Rental Agent | San Diego, CA | 12/14/2024 | $38,000 |
| Managedlabor | Rental Car Return Agent | Kahului, HI | 12/11/2024 | $37,566 |
| Bob's Rentals | Rental Agent | Springfield, MO | 12/11/2024 | $30,262 |
| Budgetutah | Rental Counter Agent | Murray, UT | 12/11/2024 | $31,305 |
| Summitatsnoqualmie | Rental Check-In Agent | Ione, WA | 12/10/2024 | $42,366 |
| The Connor Dowd Realty Group | Rental Agent Middletown, RI Contract | Middletown, RI | 12/10/2024 | $50,000 |
| Budget Rent a Car | Return Rental Agent | Salt Lake City, UT | 12/08/2024 | $31,305 |
| Budget Rent a Car | Airport Rental Agent (Evenings) | Kansas City, MO | 12/07/2024 | $45,000 |
| Budget Rent a Car | Rental Agent | Wichita, KS | 11/24/2024 | $31,305 |
| Traver Companies | Certified Rental Agent | Richardson, TX | 11/19/2024 | $37,566 |
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