How much does an Activities Desk make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activities Desk in the United States is $42,441 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Activities Desk's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,301
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,989 to $46,555
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,845

Key Factors That Influence Activities Desk Salaries

An Activities Desk's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Activities Desk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activities Desk's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,684
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,870
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,212
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,555
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,727
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Activities Desk less than 1 year $40,684
Early Career Level Activities Desk 1-2 years $41,870
Mid-Level Level Activities Desk 2-4 years $44,212
Senior-Level Level Activities Desk 5-8 years $44,555
Expert Level Activities Desk over 8 years $44,727

Top Paying Cities for Activities Desk

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $53,531
  • San Francisco: $52,945
  • Oakland: $51,829

Activities Desk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Activities Desk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Activities Desk positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Activities Desk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Activities Desk

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology $53,051 $26.0 25%
Pharmaceuticals $50,929 $24.0 20%
Software & Networking $50,929 $24.0 20%
Financial Services $48,807 $23.0 15%
Insurance $48,807 $23.0 15%

How Education impacts an Activities Desk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Activities Desk professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Activities Desk with a high school is between $38,497 and $40,896.

Activities Desk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Activities Desk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 1.6%
High School 52.4%
Associate's Degree 19.1%
Bachelor's Degree 25.4%
Master's Degree or MBA 1.5%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0.1%

Activities Desk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activities Desk's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$38,989
Average $42,441/year
$46,555
$3,249
Average $3,537/month
$3,880
$750
Average $816/week
$895
$19
Average $20/hour
$22
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $46,555 $3,880 $895 $22
Average $42,441 $3,537 $816 $20
25th Percentile $38,989 $3,249 $750 $19

Most common benefits for Activities Desk

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Activities Desk

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FAQ about Activities Desk

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Activities Desk?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Activities Desk roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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