Temp Salary

How much does a Temp make?

As of Mar 24, 2023, the average annual pay for a Temp in the United States is $44,306 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.30 an hour. This is the equivalent of $852/week or $3,692/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $91,500 and as low as $20,000, the majority of Temp salaries currently range between $31,000 (25th percentile) to $49,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $68,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Temp varies greatly (by as much as $18,500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the Temp job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. A Temp in your area makes on average $44,911 per year, or $605 (1%) more than the national average annual salary of $44,306. Virginia ranks number 21 out of 50 states nationwide for Temp salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Temp jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

Find your next high paying job as a Temp on ZipRecruiter today.

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Temp Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Temp job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Francisco Bay Area, CA, with San Rafael, CA and Barnstable Town, MA close behind in the second and third positions. Barnstable Town, MA beats the national average by $9,346 (21.1%), and San Francisco Bay Area, CA furthers that trend with another $11,008 (24.8%) above the $44,306 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Temp appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 6% between San Francisco Bay Area, CA and Santa Rosa, CA, reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Temp role.

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Temp Jobs in the U.S.

We found at least five jobs related to the Temp job category that pay more per year than a typical Temp salary. Top examples of these roles include: Agencies Temp, Temp Computer Engineer, and Microsoft Temp.

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $17,001 (38.4%) and $31,674 (71.5%) more than the average Temp salary of $44,306. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Temp jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Temp position.