Earnings
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, reservation and transportation ticket agents earned median salaries of $38,380 in 2019. The lowest paid 10 percent of these workers made about $22,050 per year, while the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $58,590 annually.
Most agents can earn overtime pay; many employers also pay extra for night work. Benefits vary according to the place of work, experience, and union membership; however, most receive vacation and sick pay, health insurance, and retirement plans. Agents, especially those employed by the airlines, often receive free or reduced-fare transportation for themselves and their families.
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