2024 Hospitality Salary Expectations 

There is no perfect formula or method to calculate the cost of living adjustments for base salary, especially as they relate to careers in the hospitality industry. Using the following multipliers should provide you with a more accurate expectation of base salary for some of the higher cost of living areas, which include: San Diego and Los Angeles (x 1.10), Boston and Seattle (x 1.15), Washington DC and Brooklyn (x 1.20), Honolulu and San Francisco (x 1.25), Manhattan (x 1.30)

The following table does not reflect bonuses, commissions, benefits, or other forms of compensation. For hospitality employers looking for the latest trends in comprehensive compensation plans, please request our 2024 Hospitality Compensation and Benefits Guide!

RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT SALARIES

Full Service | Annual Revenue Under $2,500,000 per location
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager (3-5 locations) $84,000 $97,600 $111,200
General Manager $66,400 $77,200 $88,000
FOH Manager $52,600 $61,200 $69,800
Executive Chef $61,700 $71,700 $81,600
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager .48,600 $56,500 $64,500

Full Service | Annual Revenue $2,500,000 – $5,000,000 per location
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager (3-5 locations) $97,200 $113,000 $128,800
General Manager $75,800 $88,200 $100,500
FOH Manager $58,400 $67,900 $77,400
Executive Chef $71,400 $83,000 $94,600
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager $54,600 $63,500 $72,400

Full Service | Annual Revenue $5,000,000 – $10,000,000 per location
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager (3-5 locations) $121,300 $141,100 $160,800
General Manager $84,600 $98,400 $112,200
FOH Manager $63,500 $73,900 $84,200
Executive Chef $79,100 $92,000 $104,900
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager $62,400 $72,600 $82,800

Fast Casual Restaurants
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager (4-6 locations) $80,500 $93,700 $106,800
General Manager $58,800 $68,400 $78,000
FOH Manager $46,700 $54,300 $61,900

Quick Service / Fast Food Restaurants
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager (4-6 locations) $76,600 $89,100 $101,600
General Manager $55,500 $64,600 $73,600
FOH Manager $46,200 $53,800 $61,300

HOTEL MANAGEMENT SALARIES

Under 150 Rooms or Annual Revenue Under $3,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager (Select Service) $59,400 $69,100 $78,800
Director of Sales (Select Service) $53,300 $61,900 $70,600
General Manager (Full Service) $76,500 $88,900 $101,400
Director of Sales (Full Service) $68,800 $80,000 $91,200

150-250 Rooms or Annual Revenue $3,000,000 – $6,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager (Select Service) $72,000 $83,800 $95,500
Director of Sales (Select Service) $65,200 $75,800 $86,400
Front Office Manager (Select Service) $51,800 $60,300 $68,700
General Manager (Full Service) $88,100 $102,500 $116,800
Director of Sales (Full Service) $79,500 $92,500 $105,300
Front Office Manager (Full Service) $60,300 $70,100 $79,900

250-350 Rooms or Annual Revenue $5,000,000 – $10,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager $109,500 $127,400 $145,200
Assistant General Manager $86,600 $100,700 $114,800
Director of Sales $85,200 $99,100 $113,000
Sales Manager $57,600 $67,000 $76,400
Director of Catering $72,600 $84,400 $96,200
Director of Food and Beverage $83,000 $96,500 $110,000
Executive Chef $80,200 $93,200 $106,200
Executive Housekeeper $63,600 $74,000 $84,400
Front Office Manager $61,100 $71,100 $81,000

350-450 Rooms or Annual Revenue $10,000,000-$15,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager $131,500 $152,900 $174,300
Assistant General Manager $100,500 $116,900 $133,300
Director of Rooms $82,500 $96,000 $109,400
Director of Sales $96,500 $112,200 $127,900
Sales Manager $60,300 $70,100 $79,900
Director of Catering $84,700 $98,500 $112,300
Director of Food and Beverage $92,300 $107,300 $122,400
Executive Chef $91,600 $106,600 $121,500
Director of Human Resources $89,000 $103,500 $118,000
Controller/Director of Finance $92,600 $107,700 $122,800
Revenue Manager $76,300 $88,700 $101,100
Executive Housekeeper $68,900 $80,100 $91,300

PRIVATE CLUB MANAGEMENT SALARIES

Annual Revenue Under $5,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $130,000 $151,000 $172,000
General Manager $114,200 $132,800 $151,500
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $73,200 $85,100 $97,000
Executive Chef $78,800 $91,700 $104,500
Catering Director $60,100 $69,900 $79,700
Membership/Marketing Director $62,500 $72,700 $82,900
Course Superintendent $86,200 $100,300 $114,300

Annual Revenue $5,000,000 – $10,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $151,000 $175,700 $200,300
General Manager $131,300 $152,700 $174,100
Controller $74,700 $86,900 $99,100
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $89,400 $104,000 $118,500
Executive Chef $90,600 $105,400 $120,200
Catering Director $70,800 $82,300 $93,800
Membership/Marketing Director $73,500 $82,300 $93,800
Course Superintendent $96,900 $115,300 $131,700

Annual Revenue $10,000,000 – $15,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $180,000 $209,300 $238,600
General Manager $151,300 $176,000 $200,500
Controller $86,000 $100,000 $114,000
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $99,000 $115,100 $131,200
Executive Chef $106,600 $124,000 $141,300
Catering Director $81,300 $94,600 $107,900
Membership/Marketing Director $84,500 $98,300 $112,000
Course Superintendent $114,900 $133,800 $152,600

Annual Revenue $15,000,000 – $20,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $210,000 $245,000 $279,200
General Manager $177,000 $205,800 $234,700
Controller $96,200 $111,900 $127,500
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $115,900 $134,800 $153,700
Executive Chef $124,700 $145,000 $165,400
Catering Director $95,200 $110,700 $126,200
Membership/Marketing Director $99,000 $110,700 $126,200
Course Superintendent $135,100 $157,200 $179,200

 

About this report and how data was collected

Salary information was gathered from a variety of reliable sources including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Hospitality Industry Analysts, industry-specific universities, online resources and various studies published by hospitality industry associations. We also factored in our direct experience in compensation from the last twelve months of executive search and placement activity, along with interviews with key hospitality industry corporate human resource and recruiting personnel. The content represents Horizon Hospitality’s interpretation and analysis of information generally available to the public and/or obtained from sources believed to be reliable. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy and completeness of this information.