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What is the salary of a tour guide?

After the promulgation of the "Tourism Law", various provinces are successively issuing some incentive policies regarding the salary and benefits of tour guides. At present, the salary of tour guides is roughly composed of: monthly basic salary + tour subsidy (200-500 Yuan/day) + tour guide fee + government subsidy (for star tour guides, medium, high and special tour guides).

The tour guide profession has a huge team. Only each region and each scenic spot has its own slightly famous tour guide, and there is no recognized "big-name" tour guide.

Tour guide income

1. Wage income

The survey shows that the average salary level of tour guides in Beijing is 8,100 yuan, and the basic salary range is 8K-10K. And showing an upward trend.

2. The income composition of tour guides

After the promulgation of the "Tourism Law", various provinces are successively issuing some incentive policies regarding the salary and benefits of tour guides. At present, the composition of tour guides' wages is roughly Yes:

Monthly basic salary + tour subsidy (200-500 yuan/day) + rebates and tips

(1) Monthly basic salary

Most Tour guides do not have a monthly basic salary. Only a very small number of full-time tour guides have a monthly basic salary. Full-time tour guides belong exclusively to a certain travel agency and cannot accept groups from other agencies at will. Some full-time tour guides who receive a monthly basic salary need to return to work at a travel agency when they are not leading tours.

Scenic spot tour guides and museum docents receive a monthly basic salary, which is relatively stable.

(2) Tour guide subsidy/guide guidance

Regardless of whether there is a monthly basic salary or not, tour guides will receive a certain group departure subsidy when they leave a group. Across the country, tour guide subsidy is approximately 200-500 yuan/day, depending on the local tourism market conditions.

Full-time tour guides have a larger number of tours and their income is relatively stable. Generally speaking, the tour subsidy for full-time tour guides will be lower than that of part-time tour guides. Travel agencies only use part-time tour guides during peak tourist seasons when there is a large shortage of tour guides.

(3) Tour guide commissions and tips

Commissions and tips are "hidden income" for tour guides. Some people also call it "grey income". This part of the income is also for tour guides. occupies a dominant position in employee income. The places where commissions exist are generally shopping stores and points. The shopping store gets rebates, and the extra point is to add an attraction that is not included in the itinerary, and earn rebates by taking the difference in ticket prices.

There is great controversy in society over the nature of tour guide commissions. In the editor's opinion, tour guides continue to improve their professional skills. In the process of leading tours, they use their physical and mental power to provide services to tourists and act as "housekeepers" who accompany them during their travels.

(4) Five social insurances and one fund

Most travel agencies do not pay social insurance for tour guides. Tour guides need to pay it themselves, and there is no subsidy. The main sources of income are commissions and voluntary consumption from tourists.

Some provinces have begun pilot projects to provide tour guides with basic wages and insurance.

On November 11, 2017, the collective negotiation meeting and collective contract signing ceremony for tour guides’ labor remuneration in Xiamen City, Fujian Province was successfully held. As one of the national pilot cities for collective negotiation on labor remuneration for tour guides, Xiamen has clarified the remuneration standards for tour guides and provided career security for Xiamen’s 4,400 tour guides.

It is reported that it has been decided that the average monthly salary of full-time tour guides will not be less than 1,870 yuan, which is 10% higher than the average salary standard in Xiamen City; the daily salary of social tour guides will not be less than 200 yuan. In addition, the key terms of the contract were clarified and the official text of the "Special Collective Contract on Wages of Tour Guides in the Travel Agency Industry of Xiamen City" was formed. The two parties completed the signing under the witness of the representatives attending the meeting.

The contract stipulates that the minimum wage standard for full-time tour guides shall not be lower than the minimum wage standard announced by the Xiamen Municipal People's Government for this year, that is, the minimum monthly wage shall not be less than 1,870 yuan. At the same time, the enterprise shall provide tour guides with services in accordance with the law based on operating conditions. Employees participate in pension insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance and housing provident fund.

3. Income of different types of tour guides

(1) Travel agency members with tour guide certificates

This type is not full-time tour guide, most of them work in travel agencies Members only occasionally lead tours, and mainly accompany them. They can work at a travel agency in the off-season.

Income: Social security + basic salary + business/position commission + tour guide fee + tour guide commission (very small)

This kind of people mainly rely on working and doing business To make money, a tour guide can be regarded as a part-time job, and the income of a tour guide will not be high when leading a group.

(2) Full-time tour guide

Guide (no or very little) + commission (more). This type of tour guide has strong ability and aura. In addition to the role of a tour guide, it also serves as a shopping guide.

The peak season is very busy and the off-season is very leisurely. Generally speaking, the commission ratio for shopping varies from place to place and is indescribable. It is generally around 10%-45%. The tour guide will get a part of the commission, the driver will get a small part, and the travel agency will keep a part. In this way, the income of the tour guide will be the same. You can earn a lot with small money, but you can't earn big money.

(3) Part-time tour guides

This type of person may have a main job (work in other industries or be a student, and lead tours on weekends). This type of person usually works with one or more We have cooperation with travel agencies, and anyone with a group will take them. Generally, there are more tour groups during the peak season.

Income: Guide fee + tour commission (very small)

From the perspective of prospects, small-language tour guides and high-level tour guides may become a direction for the future development of the industry. At present, the country also attaches great importance to the tourism industry. Therefore, for tour guide practitioners, employment will also have corresponding emphasis.

In addition, since the free practice of tour guides has been liberalized, reception of independent tourists has flourished. There are reports that Greek tour guides who only accept independent tourists have earned 500,000 a year.

It seems that the development path of the tour guide profession is diversified, and the industry prospects are still very good.