Updated September 14, 2023
Average valet 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$15.50hourly
$32,233 yearly rate
Entry-level valet salary
$21,000 yearly salary
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, Maine, Wisconsin, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
Valet salary summary.
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The average salary for a valet is $32,233 in the US. -
The average valet salary ranges between $21,000 and $48,000 in the US. -
Valets' hourly rates in the US typically range between $10 and $23 an hour. -
Valets earn the highest salaries in North Dakota ($39,150), Maine ($37,819), and Wisconsin ($37,386). -
Valet salaries at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama are the highest of any company. -
Valets in the technology industry are the highest-paid in the US.
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Average valet salary by state
The highest-paying states for valets are North Dakota, Maine, and Wisconsin. The lowest average valet salary states are Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
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Highest paying states for valets
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $36,765 | $17.68 | 4 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $37,386 | $17.97 | 18 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $36,085 | $17.35 | 29 |
| 4 | New York | $34,536 | $16.60 | 50 |
| 5 | Ohio | $30,284 | $14.56 | 67 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $39,150 | $18.82 | 1 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $33,711 | $16.21 | 20 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $33,425 | $16.07 | 11 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $31,122 | $14.96 | 56 |
| 10 | Indiana | $32,832 | $15.78 | 18 |
| 11 | Maine | $37,819 | $18.18 | |
| 12 | New Jersey | $32,961 | $15.85 | 27 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $33,766 | $16.23 | 2 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $33,493 | $16.10 | 1 |
| 15 | Delaware | $31,472 | $15.13 | 3 |
| 16 | Iowa | $27,479 | $13.21 | 14 |
| 17 | California | $29,077 | $13.98 | 172 |
| 18 | Alaska | $32,393 | $15.57 | 1 |
| 19 | Michigan | $29,728 | $14.29 | 10 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $26,332 | $12.66 | 5 |
| 21 | Colorado | $26,529 | $12.75 | 49 |
| 22 | Idaho | $28,276 | $13.59 | 3 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $28,055 | $13.49 | 5 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $28,449 | $13.68 | 5 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $25,449 | $12.24 | 22 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $28,779 | $13.84 | 1 |
| 27 | Alabama | $28,121 | $13.52 | 5 |
| 28 | Illinois | $27,619 | $13.28 | 27 |
| 29 | Nevada | $25,822 | $12.41 | 9 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $26,049 | $12.52 | 2 |
| 31 | Washington | $28,504 | $13.70 | 16 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $30,254 | $14.55 | 3 |
| 33 | Maryland | $29,978 | $14.41 | 5 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $24,318 | $11.69 | 12 |
| 35 | Oregon | $26,592 | $12.78 | 13 |
| 36 | Missouri | $24,594 | $11.82 | 20 |
| 37 | Utah | $23,933 | $11.51 | 32 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $26,286 | $12.64 | 2 |
| 39 | Virginia | $26,411 | $12.70 | 17 |
| 40 | Montana | $25,687 | $12.35 | 2 |
| 41 | Texas | $23,492 | $11.29 | 110 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $23,186 | $11.15 | 13 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $24,648 | $11.85 | 15 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $23,502 | $11.30 | 5 |
| 45 | Georgia | $23,586 | $11.34 | 38 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $23,556 | $11.32 | 12 |
| 47 | Florida | $22,421 | $10.78 | 145 |
| 48 | Arizona | $21,593 | $10.38 | 39 |
| 49 | Kansas | $23,821 | $11.45 | 4 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $22,464 | $10.80 | |
| 51 | New Mexico | $22,451 | $10.79 | 1 |
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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 | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton, MA | $36,069 | $17.34 | |
| 2 | New York, NY | $34,362 | $16.52 | 10 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $33,702 | $16.20 | 2 |
| 4 | Bethlehem, PA | $31,668 | $15.22 | |
| 5 | Columbus, OH | $29,509 | $14.19 | 6 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $29,406 | $14.14 | 3 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $28,521 | $13.71 | 13 |
| 8 | Oklahoma City, OK | $28,391 | $13.65 | 2 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $27,850 | $13.39 | 3 |
| 10 | Portland, OR | $26,609 | $12.79 | 7 |
| 11 | Denver, CO | $26,571 | $12.77 | 5 |
| 12 | Las Vegas, NV | $25,861 | $12.43 | 4 |
| 13 | Brentwood, TN | $25,538 | $12.28 | 2 |
| 14 | Kansas City, MO | $24,558 | $11.81 | 6 |
| 15 | Charlotte, NC | $24,309 | $11.69 | 4 |
| 16 | Alpharetta, GA | $23,689 | $11.39 | |
| 17 | San Antonio, TX | $23,576 | $11.33 | 11 |
| 18 | New Orleans, LA | $23,145 | $11.13 | 5 |
| 19 | Miami, FL | $22,453 | $10.79 | 10 |
| 20 | Santa Fe, NM | $22,349 | $10.74 | 2 |
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 |
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 |
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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.
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Average valet salary over time
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Valet salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,200 | $15.50 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | $30,100 | $14.45 | +6.9% |
| 2021 | $28,000 | $13.46 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | $27,700 | $13.31 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $27,200 | $13.07 | +12.2% |
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Recently added valet salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayone Solutions | VDC Valet | Ione, CA | 07/03/2023 | $48,001 |
| Bluegreen Resorts | Valet/Bellman | Panama City Beach, FL | 07/02/2023 | $25,044 |
| Ally Waste Services | Trash Valet | Greensboro, NC | 07/02/2023 | $41,740 |
| Propark America | Corporate EV Valet | San Bruno, CA | 07/01/2023 | $43,827 |
| Metropolitan Healthcare Services | Valet-Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Plus Tips | Rockville, MD | 07/01/2023 | $33,392 |
| WSI Trash & Recycling Valet | Trash Valet Technician Substitute | Salt Lake City, UT | 07/01/2023 | $41,740 |
| Cornerstone Parking Group, Inc. | Valet Cashier | Minneapolis, MN | 07/01/2023 | $36,001 |
| Boulevard Cadillac | Valet/Greeter | Signal Hill, CA | 07/01/2023 | $32,349 |
| SP Plus Corporation | Valet | Scottsdale, AZ | 06/30/2023 | $30,053 |
| SP Plus Corporation | Valet | Tampa, FL | 06/30/2023 | $35,479 |
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Valet salary FAQs
What state pays Valets the most?
North Dakota pays Valets the most in the United States, with an average salary of $39,150 per year, or $18.82 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Valet?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Valet if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Maine you should be paid close to $37,819 per year.
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