Baggage Handlers


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Baggage Handlers

Baggage Handlers - Wages & Trends

Wages vary by employer and area of the country. In addition, baggage porters and bellhops frequently receive tips from hotel guests. Their actual wages may be higher than the hourly rates suggest.

Baggage porters and bellhops who work full time may receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.

Baggage porters and bellhops (SOC 39-6011)
Location
Pay Period
25%
Median
75%
Illinois Hourly $15.93 $18.48 $19.55
Yearly $33,123 $38,441 $40,646
    Cook County Hourly $17.15 $19.53 $19.55
Yearly $35,682 $40,636 $40,647
United States Hourly $14.51 $16.75 $18.89
Yearly $30,180 $34,840 $39,290

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.