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    ByLocal Market Research Team
    Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
    Updated January 15, 2026
    Hospitality
    Houston, TX

    Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Houston

    Temp and flexible front desk attendant positions in Houston pay $15.00-$20.02/hr — 5% below the national average, with a cost of living 9% below the U.S. baseline.

    $15-$20

    Per Hour

    $700

    Weekly (40hrs)

    91

    Cost Index

    CST

    Time Zone

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    Quick Facts

    Top Industries in Houston

    Energy
    Healthcare
    Logistics
    Manufacturing

    Monthly Costs

    1-Bed Rent$1300
    Groceries$330
    Transport$85
    More about Houston

    About Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Houston

    Front Desk Attendants in Houston earn $15.00-$20.02/hr, below the national average.

    Front Desk Attendants are the first and last face guests see at hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments. You handle check-ins and check-outs, answer phones, take reservations, run credit cards, hand out keys, and resolve guest issues - all while keeping the lobby looking like the photos on the booking site.

    Most front desk attendant positions in Houston are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

    Front Desk Attendant Pay: Houston vs Nearby Cities

    CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
    Houston, TX$15–$20/hr91$1,300
    Dallas, TX$15–$20/hr93$1,450
    Austin, TX$15–$23/hr103$1,600
    Fort Worth, TX$15–$20/hr93$1,250
    San Antonio, TX$15–$20/hr91$1,100
    Worker Proprietary Metric

    Worker Affordability Score

    Calculated for Front Desk Attendant in Houston

    2.2x
    Tight Budget
    74
    Hours to pay rent
    46%
    Rent / gross income
    470
    Monthly disposable
    8% more affordable than US national average

    Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

    What You’ll Actually Earn in Houston

    Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
    Gross monthly$3,033
    Est. taxes (~22%)-$667
    Take-home$2,366
    After Essential Costs
    1-Bed Rent$1,300
    Groceries + transport$415
    Remaining$651

    Based on avg Front Desk Attendant rate of $17.51/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Check guests in and out using the property's PMS
    • Take reservations over the phone, email, and OTAs
    • Handle payments, deposits, and incidental holds
    • Answer guest questions about the property and the area
    • Resolve complaints (room issues, billing disputes) on the spot when possible
    • Coordinate with housekeeping, engineering, and security
    • Run nightly audit reports if working the overnight shift

    Skills & Requirements

    Key Skills
    Guest service
    Property management systems (Opera, Cloudbeds, OnQ)
    Cash and card handling
    Phone and email etiquette
    Conflict resolution
    Multi-tasking
    Requirements

    Earnings Calculator for Houston

    Calculate Your Front Desk Attendant Earningsin Houston
    $18/hr
    $15/hr$20.02/hr
    25 hr
    5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
    Weekly
    $600
    Monthly
    $2,598
    Yearly
    $31,200

    Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips

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    Career Path from Front Desk Attendant

    Front Desk Attendant

    0-2 years

    Front Desk Lead / Supervisor

    2-4 years

    Front Office Manager

    4-7 years

    Hotel Operations Manager

    7+ years

    FAQs: Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Houston

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    High school diploma or equivalent
  • Comfort with computer reservation systems (training provided)
  • Professional appearance and customer-facing demeanor
  • Availability for early morning, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Ability to stand or sit at a desk for an 8-hour shift
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    Data Sources & Methodology

    The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

    1. [1]
      BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
    2. [2]
      BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
    3. [3]
      Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
    4. [4]
      Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
    5. [5]
      MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
    6. [6]
      DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

    Data Freshness

    CategoryCost of Living
    Last Updated2026-01-15
    Next Update2027-01-15

    We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

    About this data

    Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may be out of date. They are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional career, legal, tax, or financial advice. For the most current pay rates, verify with the original source, a qualified professional, or check the Indeed Flex app directly for real-time shift availability and compensation.

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