How much does a Hotel Manager make?

Updated Sep 5, 2023

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$52,518 / yrTotal Pay
$47,865 / yrBase Pay
$4,653 / yrAdditional Pay

$52,518

 / yr
$32K$88K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Hotel Manager is $52,518 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $47,865 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,653 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Hotel Manager in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Hotel Manager in United States. Employers include Spm Strategic Property Management, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Highgate Hotels.

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Spm Strategic Property Management
Spm Strategic Property Management
$90,728/yr
6 open jobs
6
HVM
$77,506/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Hotel Manager in United States

1Spm Strategic Property Management$90,728
2Starwood Hotels & Resorts$83,621
3Highgate Hotels$82,850
4Four Seasons$80,554
5UnCruise Adventures$78,137
6HVM$77,506
7IHG Hotels and Resorts$77,410
8Omni Hotels$77,000
9Caesars Entertainment$75,397
10Marriott International$73,081

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Hilton
4
Hotel ManagerSee 35 salaries from all locations

$72,687

 / yr
Marriott International
4
Hotel ManagerSee 35 salaries from all locations

$73,081

 / yr
Extended Stay America
3.5
Hotel ManagerSee 28 salaries from all locations

$59,450

 / yr
Spm Strategic Property ManagementHotel ManagerSee 20 salaries from all locations

$90,728

 / yr
Caesars Entertainment
3.4
Hotel ManagerSee 19 salaries from all locations

$75,397

 / yr
Best Western
3.5
Hotel ManagerSee 18 salaries from all locations

$56,178

 / yr
MGM Resorts International
3.7
Hotel ManagerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$69,488

 / yr

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Holiday Inn Express
3.6
Hotel ManagerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$55,788

 / yr
IHG Hotels and Resorts
4
Hotel ManagerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$77,410

 / yr
Hyatt
4
Hotel ManagerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$69,581

 / yr
UnCruise Adventures
3.5
Hotel ManagerSee 10 salaries from all locations

$78,137

 / yr
Highgate Hotels
3.9
Hotel ManagerSee 9 salaries from all locations

$82,850

 / yr
La Quinta
3.3
Hotel ManagerSee 8 salaries from all locations

$64,464

 / yr
Four Seasons
4
Hotel ManagerSee 7 salaries from all locations

$80,554

 / yr
HVM
3.9
Hotel ManagerSee 6 salaries from all locations

$77,506

 / yr
Super 8
3.3
Hotel ManagerSee 6 salaries from all locations

$56,851

 / yr
Remington Hospitality
4.3
Hotel ManagerSee 5 salaries from all locations

$72,949

 / yr
Days Inn
3.3
Hotel ManagerSee 5 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
Omni Hotels
3.9
Hotel ManagerSee 5 salaries from all locations

$77,000

 / yr
PetSmart
3.3
Hotel ManagerSee 5 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
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Hotel Manager Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Hilton Hotel Manager salaries - 35 salaries reported$72,687/yr
Marriott International Hotel Manager salaries - 35 salaries reported$73,081/yr
Extended Stay America Hotel Manager salaries - 28 salaries reported$59,450/yr
Spm Strategic Property Management Hotel Manager salaries - 20 salaries reported$90,728/yr
Caesars Entertainment Hotel Manager salaries - 19 salaries reported$75,397/yr
Best Western Hotel Manager salaries - 18 salaries reported$56,178/yr
MGM Resorts International Hotel Manager salaries - 15 salaries reported$69,488/yr
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Manager salaries - 14 salaries reported$55,788/yr
IHG Hotels and Resorts Hotel Manager salaries - 14 salaries reported$77,410/yr
Hyatt Hotel Manager salaries - 14 salaries reported$69,581/yr
UnCruise Adventures Hotel Manager salaries - 10 salaries reported$78,137/yr
Highgate Hotels Hotel Manager salaries - 9 salaries reported$82,850/yr
La Quinta Hotel Manager salaries - 8 salaries reported$64,464/yr
Four Seasons Hotel Manager salaries - 7 salaries reported$80,554/yr
HVM Hotel Manager salaries - 6 salaries reported$77,506/yr
Super 8 Hotel Manager salaries - 6 salaries reported$56,851/yr
Remington Hospitality Hotel Manager salaries - 5 salaries reported$72,949/yr
Days Inn Hotel Manager salaries - 5 salaries reported$27/hr
Omni Hotels Hotel Manager salaries - 5 salaries reported$77,000/yr
PetSmart Hotel Manager salaries - 5 salaries reported$29/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Hotel Manager in United States

The top 4 paying industries for a Hotel Manager in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $90,728, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $75,397, Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $71,150 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $61,475.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$90,728

    19% Higher than other industries

  • Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$75,397

    3% Higher than other industries

  • Hotels & Travel AccommodationHotels & Travel Accommodation$71,150

    3% Lower than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$61,475

    19% Lower than other industries

Media & Communication

The top paying company in Media & Communication for Hotel Manager is Spm Strategic Property Management.

Spm Strategic Property ManagementSpm Strategic Property Management$90,728/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?

Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Total Pay

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Submitted

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Hotel Houseman

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Hospitality Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Hospitality Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Hotel Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Hotel Sales

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Rooms Controller

United States of America

 | <1 year

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Hotel Representative

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$11

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Maitre D

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$25

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago

Hotel Manager pay FAQ

The average salary for a Hotel Manager is $52,518 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 819 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Hotel Manager employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Hotel Manager in United States is $68,830 per year.

The lowest salary for a Hotel Manager in United States is $40,255 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Hotel Manager or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Hotel Manager.

Pay for hotel and lodging managers often reaches into the low six-figure range, which reflects their critical role and sometimes stressful responsibilities. This pay is similar to pay for compensation and benefits managers, human resources managers, postsecondary education administrators, and even executives at smaller firms. Pay is expected to remain steady, with demand, over the next decade.

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Reviews at Glassdoor show that 67% of hotel managers rate their salaries as satisfactory. Commissions, customer tips, and profit sharing can help a hotel manager salary qualify as good money; if your job comes with these extra payments, they can add $4,652.79 each year.

Hotel managers have a great deal of responsibility; experience and applicable skills can command a higher salary. If you want to manage a luxury property, gain hospitality experience in 4-star and 5-star hotels. A degree in hotel management can also garner a higher base pay rate.

Another way to increase your hotel manager salary is to hone your skills in budgeting, financial performance, and risk management. You might also consider a management training course to help you lead housekeepers, front desk staff, and maintenance workers effectively. Customer service is another key skill; learn to anticipate guest needs, communicate politely, and implement touches that create an exceptional overnight stay.

To negotiate a higher salary as a hotel manager, you'll need to convince the hotel owner of your value to the property. Start with hard numbers: lay out how much you've increased revenue, repeat bookings, occupancy rate, housekeeping speed, and quality control ratings. Or, point to a reduction in employee turnover and customer complaints during your tenure. When negotiating for new hotel manager jobs, use accomplishments from past positions.

Some achievements are harder to quantify but no less important. Tell the owner how you've maintained brand standards, improved employee training, and transformed marketing. Presenting a compelling case could earn you a 10% to 20% increase.

About 66.80% of Hotel Manager professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $4,653 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Hotel Manager in United States as a good salary.

Hotel Manager professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $31,699 and $87,516 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $52,518 following the average career path of a Hotel Manager.

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