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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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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.
For Hotel Manager in United States
1 | Spm Strategic Property Management | $90,728 | |
2 | Starwood Hotels & Resorts | $83,621 | |
3 | Highgate Hotels | $82,850 | |
4 | Four Seasons | $80,554 | |
5 | UnCruise Adventures | $78,137 | |
6 | HVM | $77,506 | |
7 | IHG Hotels and Resorts | $77,410 | |
8 | Omni Hotels | $77,000 | |
9 | Caesars Entertainment | $75,397 | |
10 | Marriott International | $73,081 |
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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.
3% Higher than other industries
The top paying company in Media & Communication for Hotel Manager is Spm Strategic Property Management.
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.
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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.