Updated September 14, 2023
Average valet driver salary
To create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More$14.73hourly
$30,637 yearly rate
Entry-level valet driver salary
$22,000 yearly salary
How much does a valet driver make?
The average valet driver salary in the United States is $30,637. Valet driver salaries typically range between $22,000 and $41,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for valet drivers is $14.73 per hour.
Valet driver salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Valet drivers earn the highest average salary in Vermont, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Minnesota, and New York.
Valet driver salary summary.
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The average salary for a valet driver is $30,637 in the US. -
The average valet driver salary ranges between $22,000 and $41,000 in the US. -
Valet drivers' hourly rates in the US typically range between $10 and $19 an hour. -
Valet drivers earn the highest salaries in Vermont ($40,207), Massachusetts ($39,121), and North Dakota ($37,296). -
Valet driver salaries at Erickson Senior Living are the highest of any company. -
Valet drivers in the internet industry are the highest-paid in the US.
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Average valet driver salary by state
The highest-paying states for valet drivers are Vermont, Massachusetts, and North Dakota. The lowest average valet driver salary states are Kansas, Indiana, and South Carolina.
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Highest paying states for valet drivers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $40,207 | $19.33 | 37 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $39,121 | $18.81 | 418 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $30,657 | $14.74 | 147 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $34,300 | $16.49 | 156 |
| 5 | Maine | $34,705 | $16.69 | 52 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $36,676 | $17.63 | 208 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $31,505 | $15.15 | 81 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $32,107 | $15.44 | 422 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $37,296 | $17.93 | 17 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $29,241 | $14.06 | 269 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $30,400 | $14.62 | 52 |
| 12 | New York | $35,343 | $16.99 | 401 |
| 13 | Michigan | $29,185 | $14.03 | 328 |
| 14 | Illinois | $33,009 | $15.87 | 369 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $28,413 | $13.66 | 297 |
| 16 | Washington | $34,262 | $16.47 | 163 |
| 17 | Ohio | $27,967 | $13.45 | 420 |
| 18 | Alaska | $30,577 | $14.70 | 26 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $28,944 | $13.92 | 22 |
| 20 | Oregon | $29,355 | $14.11 | 121 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $26,827 | $12.90 | 205 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $27,773 | $13.35 | 321 |
| 23 | Maryland | $30,473 | $14.65 | 178 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $25,985 | $12.49 | 72 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $28,417 | $13.66 | 8 |
| 26 | Iowa | $25,287 | $12.16 | 148 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $24,653 | $11.85 | 107 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $24,639 | $11.85 | 154 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $25,566 | $12.29 | 345 |
| 30 | Delaware | $26,033 | $12.52 | 47 |
| 31 | Montana | $26,827 | $12.90 | 26 |
| 32 | Colorado | $26,732 | $12.85 | 184 |
| 33 | Georgia | $24,564 | $11.81 | 388 |
| 34 | Alabama | $22,573 | $10.85 | 256 |
| 35 | Utah | $25,116 | $12.07 | 102 |
| 36 | Florida | $23,490 | $11.29 | 795 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $27,072 | $13.02 | 26 |
| 38 | Texas | $25,302 | $12.16 | 569 |
| 39 | California | $25,094 | $12.06 | 1,113 |
| 40 | Nevada | $24,665 | $11.86 | 51 |
| 41 | Virginia | $22,610 | $10.87 | 423 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $20,907 | $10.05 | 209 |
| 43 | Missouri | $23,128 | $11.12 | 204 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $19,795 | $9.52 | 177 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $24,594 | $11.82 | 33 |
| 46 | Indiana | $21,477 | $10.33 | 261 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $19,532 | $9.39 | 226 |
| 48 | Idaho | $23,761 | $11.42 | 43 |
| 49 | Kansas | $22,021 | $10.59 | 105 |
| 50 | Arizona | $23,185 | $11.15 | 169 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $19,510 | $9.38 | 94 |
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Highest paying cities for valet drivers
The highest-paying cities for valet drivers are Boston, MA, Minneapolis, MN, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $39,193 | $18.84 | |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $36,634 | $17.61 | |
| 3 | New York, NY | $35,131 | $16.89 | |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $32,010 | $15.39 | |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $30,662 | $14.74 | |
| 6 | Providence, RI | $30,444 | $14.64 | |
| 7 | Urbana, IL | $30,254 | $14.55 | |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | $29,711 | $14.28 | 7 |
| 9 | West Bloomfield, MI | $29,277 | $14.08 | 1 |
| 10 | Sioux Falls, SD | $29,215 | $14.05 | |
| 11 | Madison, WI | $28,849 | $13.87 | |
| 12 | Cliffside Park, NJ | $28,133 | $13.53 | |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $26,768 | $12.87 | |
| 14 | Durham, NC | $25,841 | $12.42 | |
| 15 | Bozeman, MT | $25,748 | $12.38 | |
| 16 | San Francisco, CA | $25,731 | $12.37 | 1 |
| 17 | Dallas, TX | $25,268 | $12.15 | 2 |
| 18 | Kennesaw, GA | $24,641 | $11.85 | |
| 19 | Las Vegas, NV | $24,587 | $11.82 | |
| 20 | Miami, FL | $23,467 | $11.28 |
Valet Driver salary by years of experience
A valet driver with 0-2 years of experience earns an average entry-level salary of $28,187. A mid-career valet driver with 3-6 years of experience makes $30,637 a year on average. A senior level valet driver with 7-12 years of experience enjoys an average annual salary of $31,127.
Valet Driver salary details
A valet driver's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a valet driver's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
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| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $30,637 | $2,553 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying valet driver jobs
The highest paying types of valet drivers are hiker, automobile relocation engineer, and car jockey.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | $26,834 | $2,236 | $12.90 | 45,127 |
| Lot Attendant | $31,559 | $2,630 | $15.17 | 48,555 |
| Parking Lot Attendant | $29,699 | $2,475 | $14.28 | 49,080 |
| Valet Attendant | $28,778 | $2,398 | $13.84 | 45,768 |
| Valet | $32,233 | $2,686 | $15.50 | 3,361 |
| Driver | $34,771 | $2,898 | $16.72 | 1,017,998 |
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Which companies pay valet drivers the most?
Valet driver salaries at Erickson Senior Living and Chumash Casino Resort are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average valet driver salary at companies like Aspirus and Montage Hotels & Resorts are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erickson Senior Living | $36,432 | $17.52 |
| 2 | Chumash Casino Resort | $35,410 | $17.02 |
| 3 | Aspirus | $32,926 | $15.83 |
| 4 | Montage Hotels & Resorts | $32,528 | $15.64 |
| 5 | Henry Ford Village | $32,439 | $15.60 |
| 6 | Propark Mobility | $31,162 | $14.98 |
| 7 | Reef | $30,972 | $14.89 |
| 8 | Aramark | $30,874 | $14.84 |
| 9 | Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino | $30,741 | $14.78 |
| 10 | Peabody Hotel Group | $30,069 | $14.46 |
| 11 | Sonic Automotive | $30,026 | $14.44 |
| 12 | Greystar Real Estate Partners | $29,958 | $14.40 |
| 13 | Cache Creek Casino Resort | $29,832 | $14.34 |
| 14 | Firstservice Residential California, Inc. | $29,821 | $14.34 |
| 15 | Carle Foundation | $29,511 | $14.19 |
| 16 | LAZ Parking | $29,174 | $14.03 |
| 17 | Highgate Hotels | $29,163 | $14.02 |
| 18 | Parking Management | $29,070 | $13.98 |
| 19 | Platinum Parking | $29,038 | $13.96 |
| 20 | ABM Industries | $29,035 | $13.96 |
Valet Driver salary by industry
The average valet driver salary varies across industries:
- The average valet driver salary in the internet industry is $29,513, the highest of any industry.
- The average valet driver salary in the finance industry is $29,346.
- Valet drivers in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $27,941, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for valet drivers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internet | $29,513 | $14.19 |
| 2 | Professional | $29,346 | $14.11 |
| 3 | Start-up | $28,934 | $13.91 |
| 4 | Hospitality | $28,881 | $13.89 |
| 5 | Automotive | $28,677 | $13.79 |
| 6 | Manufacturing | $27,941 | $13.43 |
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Valet Driver salary trends
The average valet driver salary has risen by $8,213 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average valet driver earned $22,424 annually, but today, they earn $30,637 a year. That works out to a 25% change in pay for valet drivers over the last decade.
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Average valet driver salary over time
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Valet Driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,600 | $14.73 | +7.2% |
| 2023 | $28,400 | $13.67 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $27,000 | $12.98 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $25,800 | $12.41 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | $24,600 | $11.82 | +5.1% |
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Recently added valet driver salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Parking Group, Inc. | Hospital Valet Driver | Edina, MN | 07/01/2023 | $36,001 |
| ABM | Overnight Valet Driver | Long Beach, CA | 06/30/2023 | $39,653 |
| Atrium Hospitality LP | Valet Driver | Richardson, TX | 06/29/2023 | $25,044 |
| Propark America | Valet Driver | Houston, TX | 06/29/2023 | $16,696 |
| Advanced Parking Concepts LLC | Valet Driver Associate | Baltimore, MD | 06/26/2023 | $39,653 |
| Reef Parking | Valet Driver @ Duke University | Raleigh, NC | 06/26/2023 | $31,305 |
| APC Hospitality | Valet Driver Associate | Baltimore, MD | 06/25/2023 | $39,653 |
| Education Realty Trust Inc. | Valet Driver-The Jasper | San Francisco, CA | 06/24/2023 | $31,722 |
| The Niello Company | Volvo Valet Driver | Sacramento, CA | 06/21/2023 | $35,479 |
| Propark America | Valet Driver | Houston, TX | 06/13/2023 | $16,696 |
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Valet Driver salary FAQs
What state pays Valet Drivers the most?
Vermont pays Valet Drivers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $40,207 per year, or $19.33 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Valet Driver?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Valet Driver if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Massachusetts you should be paid close to $39,121 per year.
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