Tour Guide Hourly Pay

The average hourly pay for a Tour Guide is $13.05.

10%

$9.33

MEDIAN

$13.05

90%

$24.40

Hourly Rate

$9 - $24

Bonus

$192 - $3,091

Profit Sharing

$0 - $2,500

Total Pay

$19,840 - $52,668

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What Do Tour Guides Do?

A tour guide works for a tour company or a specific tourist attraction to provide tours of various travel destinations. They may work at a specific destination or, if working for a travel agency, travel with a party from one destination to another and perform guide duties through the whole travel process. The tour guide may escort a group on a bus or by air, and some positions require international travel; therefore, the ability to travel may be essential.

The ability to carry out public speak

Tour Guide Tasks

Lead tours along according to a schedule and a predetermined map.
Document worked hours, attendees, problems, and other information.
Answer questions and provide information.
Accept payments and tickets, and ensure that all on the tour should be there.

Job Satisfaction for Tour Guide

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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Tour Guides?

An entry-level Tour Guide with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $11.25 based on 22 salaries. An early career Tour Guide with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $12.37 based on 132 salaries. A mid-career Tour Guide with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $14.81 based on 51 salaries. An experienced Tour Guide with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $14.74 based on 32 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $18.

Pay Difference by Location

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San Francisco, California

▲92%

Washington, District of Columbia

▲92%

Boston, Massachusetts

▲50%

▲23%

▲23%

▼4%

▼8%

Employees with Tour Guide in their job title in San Francisco, California earn an average of 91.6% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Washington, District of Columbia (91.6% more) and Boston, Massachusetts (49.8% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Atlanta, Georgia (8.0% less) and Orlando, Florida (4.1% less).