How much do travel agents make?

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How much do travel agents make?

Answer 1

It also depends on where and how you work.  Those at an agency make a small salary plus commission generally, but have a steadier flow of business.  Work at home makes usually commission only, but you are at home.  Generally speaking, its not a job to get rich on.  Back when I did it part time (8-10 hours a week), I made about $15 an hour on average, sometimes less in lean months.

And whatever you do, don't fall for the online travel agent scams (YTB is notorious), basically all they are is MLM schemes designed to get you to sell their 'Packages' to more people.  Anywhere you would with should be ASTA certified.

Answer 2

not much with online being so easy to use the only reason people become travel agents is to enjoy the perks of cheeper airfair and the occassional free marketing trip paid for by beautiful resorts. Those are the real perks and gains of working as a travel agent part-time. Free room and board and cheep tickets. :)