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Valet salary
Average valet salary
$15.5
How much does a valet make?
The average valet salary in the United States is $32,233. Valet salaries typically range between $21,000 and $48,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for valets is $15.5 per hour.
Valet salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Valets earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
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Where can a Valet earn more?
Valet salary estimates from across the web
Average valet salary by state
Highest paying states for valets
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $36,765 | $17.68 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $37,386 | $17.97 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $36,085 | $17.35 |
| 4 | New York | $34,536 | $16.60 |
| 5 | Ohio | $30,284 | $14.56 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $39,150 | $18.82 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $33,711 | $16.21 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $33,425 | $16.07 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $31,122 | $14.96 |
| 10 | Indiana | $32,832 | $15.78 |
| 11 | Maine | $37,819 | $18.18 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $32,961 | $15.85 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $33,766 | $16.23 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $33,493 | $16.10 |
| 15 | Delaware | $31,472 | $15.13 |
| 16 | Iowa | $27,479 | $13.21 |
| 17 | California | $29,077 | $13.98 |
| 18 | Alaska | $32,393 | $15.57 |
| 19 | Michigan | $29,728 | $14.29 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $26,332 | $12.66 |
| 21 | Colorado | $26,529 | $12.75 |
| 22 | Idaho | $28,276 | $13.59 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $28,055 | $13.49 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $28,449 | $13.68 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $25,449 | $12.24 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $28,779 | $13.84 |
| 27 | Alabama | $28,121 | $13.52 |
| 28 | Illinois | $27,619 | $13.28 |
| 29 | Nevada | $25,822 | $12.41 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $26,049 | $12.52 |
| 31 | Washington | $28,504 | $13.70 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $30,254 | $14.55 |
| 33 | Maryland | $29,978 | $14.41 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $24,318 | $11.69 |
| 35 | Oregon | $26,592 | $12.78 |
| 36 | Missouri | $24,594 | $11.82 |
| 37 | Utah | $23,933 | $11.51 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $26,286 | $12.64 |
| 39 | Virginia | $26,411 | $12.70 |
| 40 | Montana | $25,687 | $12.35 |
| 41 | Texas | $23,492 | $11.29 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $23,186 | $11.15 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $24,648 | $11.85 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $23,502 | $11.30 |
| 45 | Georgia | $23,586 | $11.34 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $23,556 | $11.32 |
| 47 | Florida | $22,421 | $10.78 |
| 48 | Arizona | $21,593 | $10.38 |
| 49 | Kansas | $23,821 | $11.45 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $22,464 | $10.80 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $22,451 | $10.79 |
Highest paying cities for valets
The highest-paying cities for valets are Newton, MA, New York, NY, and Minneapolis, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton, MA | $36,069 | $17.34 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $34,362 | $16.52 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $33,702 | $16.20 |
| 4 | Bethlehem, PA | $31,668 | $15.22 |
| 5 | Columbus, OH | $29,509 | $14.19 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $29,406 | $14.14 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $28,521 | $13.71 |
| 8 | Oklahoma City, OK | $28,391 | $13.65 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $27,850 | $13.39 |
| 10 | Portland, OR | $26,609 | $12.79 |
| 11 | Denver, CO | $26,571 | $12.77 |
| 12 | Las Vegas, NV | $25,861 | $12.43 |
| 13 | Brentwood, TN | $25,538 | $12.28 |
| 14 | Kansas City, MO | $24,558 | $11.81 |
| 15 | Charlotte, NC | $24,309 | $11.69 |
| 16 | Alpharetta, GA | $23,689 | $11.39 |
| 17 | San Antonio, TX | $23,576 | $11.33 |
| 18 | New Orleans, LA | $23,145 | $11.13 |
| 19 | Miami, FL | $22,453 | $10.79 |
| 20 | Santa Fe, NM | $22,349 | $10.74 |
Valet salary details
A valet's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a valet's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $32,233 | $2,686 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying valet jobs
The highest paying types of valets are butler, body piercer, and tattooist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Sitter | $51,771 | $4,314 | $24.89 | 90,918 |
| Valet Attendant | $28,778 | $2,398 | $13.84 | 45,768 |
| Valet Driver | $30,637 | $2,553 | $14.73 | 139,213 |
Top companies hiring valets now:
Which companies pay valets the most?
Valet salaries at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and Tesla are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average valet salary at companies like Subaru and Mazda are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama | $102,894 | $49.47 |
| 2 | Tesla | $100,843 | $48.48 |
| 3 | Subaru | $97,488 | $46.87 |
| 4 | Mazda | $49,248 | $23.68 |
| 5 | Dewberry | $44,785 | $21.53 |
| 6 | Parkway | $41,306 | $19.86 |
| 7 | St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc | $40,116 | $19.29 |
| 8 | Kisco Senior Living | $37,971 | $18.26 |
| 9 | Novant Health | $37,761 | $18.15 |
| 10 | H&H Chevrolet | $37,717 | $18.13 |
| 11 | Asbury Automotive Group | $37,535 | $18.05 |
| 12 | ACE Parking | $37,079 | $17.83 |
| 13 | Dean Health Plan | $36,793 | $17.69 |
| 14 | Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | $36,731 | $17.66 |
| 15 | HEI Hotels & Resorts | $36,213 | $17.41 |
| 16 | Park 'N Fly | $35,731 | $17.18 |
| 17 | Bento Box Entertainment | $35,257 | $16.95 |
| 18 | VW Credit Inc. | $35,058 | $16.85 |
| 19 | Hyatt Hotels | $34,517 | $16.59 |
| 20 | Prairie Meadows | $34,396 | $16.54 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Valet salary by industry
The average valet salary varies across industries:
- The average valet salary in the technology industry is $30,678, the highest of any industry.
- The average valet salary in the finance industry is $30,474.
- Valets in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $28,020, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for valets
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $30,678 | $14.75 |
| 2 | Professional | $30,474 | $14.65 |
| 3 | Internet | $30,458 | $14.64 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $28,091 | $13.51 |
| 5 | Hospitality | $28,020 | $13.47 |
High Paying Valet Jobs
Valet salary trends
The average valet salary has risen by $10,346 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average valet earned $21,887 annually, but today, they earn $32,233 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for valets over the last decade.
Compare valet salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average valet salary over time
Compare valet salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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- Columbus, OH
Valet salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,200 | $15.50 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $30,100 | $14.45 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | $28,000 | $13.46 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $27,700 | $13.31 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $27,200 | $13.07 | +12.2% |
Recently added valet salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP Plus Corporation | Valet (Overnight) | Columbus, OH | 12/17/2024 | $33,392 |
| Snowshoe Mountain | Valet & Bell Hop | Roanoke, VA | 12/17/2024 | $20,870 |
| Snowshoe Mountain | Valet & Bell Hop | Charleston, WV | 12/17/2024 | $20,870 |
| Vail Resorts | Valet-Housing May BE Available | Park City, UT | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Atria Senior Living | Valet | San Francisco, CA | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Towne Park Limited | Valet Cashier-Downtown Hilton Hotel | Cleveland, OH | 12/16/2024 | $27,131 |
| Austin Subaru | Valet-Austin Subaru | Austin, TX | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Continental Automotive Group | Valet-Austin Subaru | Austin, TX | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Accorhotels | Femme/Valet de Chambre | Los Angeles, CA | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Allywaste | Trash Valet (AVD) | Phoenix, AZ | 12/16/2024 | $52,175 |
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