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 | $18.28 | $21.19 | $30.61 |
| Yearly | $38,034 | $44,058 | $63,663 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $18.45 | $22.82 | $30.67 |
| Yearly | $38,379 | $47,454 | $63,785 | |
| United States | Hourly | $17.34 | $19.52 | $27.42 |
| Yearly | $36,070 | $40,610 | $57,030 | |