Prevailing Wage for Concierges
Prevailing wage requirements for Concierges under SOC 39-6012 are set by DOL using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. Whether you work as a Chef Concierge, Activities Concierge, or Club Concierge, DOL assigns four experience-based wage levels, and the floor varies significantly by city and worksite location.
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Entry-level concierges with limited experience, typically under two years in a guest services role, performing routine tasks under close supervision. Most Level 1 filers are new to the occupation with a high school diploma or equivalent and no specialized credentials.
Qualified concierges with a few years of experience handling standard guest requests independently. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Concierges, covering professionals who apply established procedures without requiring frequent oversight.
Experienced concierges who handle complex or VIP guest needs, mentor junior staff, and operate with minimal supervision. These professionals typically bring five or more years of front-of-house or guest services experience and demonstrate specialized knowledge of local resources.
Fully competent senior concierges or Chef Concierges overseeing department operations, managing staff, and setting service standards. Level 4 applies to lead roles with broad autonomy, significant decision-making authority, and deep institutional expertise in a high-end property.
Prevailing Wage for Concierges by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Verify your title maps to SOC 39-6012
Titles like Front Desk Agent or Guest Service Agent sometimes get filed under lodging clerk SOC codes instead of SOC 39-6012 Concierges. Confirm your offer letter title aligns with the LCA's SOC code before signing, since a misclassified filing sets the wrong wage floor entirely.
Prioritize high-wage resort metros strategically
Concierge wages in Kahului and Napa run well above the national median at every level. If you have flexibility on location, resort markets in Hawaii and Northern California set prevailing wage floors significantly higher than midwestern or southeastern markets for equivalent experience levels.
Confirm gratuities and service charges are excluded
Hotel properties sometimes frame tips, pooled service charges, or shift differentials as part of total compensation. DOL counts only guaranteed, non-contingent wages toward prevailing wage compliance. Verify your base salary alone meets the floor before factoring in any variable pay.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 39-6012.00 alongside Concierges, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Activities Concierge Prevailing Wage
Activities Concierge Prevailing Wage
Activities Concierge positions fall under SOC 39-6012.00 (Concierges). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Chef Concierge Prevailing Wage
Chef Concierge Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Chef Concierge for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-6012.00 (Concierges). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Club Concierge Prevailing Wage
Club Concierge Prevailing Wage
Club Concierge is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-6012.00 (Concierges). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Conference Concierge Prevailing Wage
Conference Concierge Prevailing Wage
Conference Concierge positions fall under SOC 39-6012.00 (Concierges). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Front Desk Agent Prevailing Wage
Front Desk Agent Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Front Desk Agent for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-6012.00 (Concierges). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Guest Service Agent Prevailing Wage
Guest Service Agent Prevailing Wage
Guest Service Agent is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-6012.00 (Concierges). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Hotel Concierge Prevailing Wage
Hotel Concierge Prevailing Wage
Hotel Concierge positions fall under SOC 39-6012.00 (Concierges). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Lobby Concierge Prevailing Wage
Lobby Concierge Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Lobby Concierge for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-6012.00 (Concierges). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Service Concierge Prevailing Wage
Service Concierge Prevailing Wage
Service Concierge is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-6012.00 (Concierges). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Concierges?
DOL calculates prevailing wages for Concierges using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each metro area, BLS surveys employer-reported wages for SOC 39-6012 workers. DOL then divides the resulting distribution into four wage levels. Employers filing an LCA for a sponsored Concierge must offer at least the level that matches the role's experience requirements.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I find mine?
DOL's four levels reflect experience and autonomy. Level 1 covers entry-level work under close supervision. Level 2 applies to qualified workers performing tasks independently, and it is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 covers experienced professionals handling complex duties with minimal oversight. Level 4 reflects senior or lead scope with full departmental autonomy. Your level should match the actual duties and supervision described in your job offer, not just your job title.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Concierge role vary so much by city?
DOL uses metro-level OES survey data, so the prevailing wage reflects what employers in each local labor market actually pay. A Chef Concierge role in Kahului or San Francisco draws on surveys from high-cost resort and urban markets, producing a much higher floor than the same role surveyed in Little Rock or Oklahoma City. Crucially, the wage floor on an LCA must correspond to the actual worksite address, not the employer's headquarters, so the city listed on the petition determines which metro rate applies.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An LCA certified by OFLC attests that the employer will pay at least the prevailing wage for the entire period of employment. If the offered salary falls short, OFLC can decertify the LCA and USCIS can deny or revoke the visa petition. The employer also faces potential back-pay liability and debarment from future sponsorship filings. For the sponsored worker, a denial or revocation puts status at risk, so confirming the offer clears the floor before filing is essential.
How can I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Concierge job in a specific U.S. city?
The OFLC Wage Search tool lets you look up the current prevailing wage for SOC 39-6012 by metro area and wage level. Enter the worksite city or county, select the occupation, and choose the level that matches the role's experience requirements. For context on which employers have sponsored Concierges in specific markets, Migrate Mate shows historical sponsorship data by employer and role, which helps you assess whether a particular company is likely to file at a competitive wage level.
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