2025 Hospitality Salary Expectations 

Calculating cost-of-living adjustments for base salaries in the hospitality industry can be challenging, as no single formula applies universally. However, using the following multipliers can provide a more accurate estimate for high-cost living areas: 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)

Please note that the following salary table does not include bonuses, commissions, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Hospitality employers seeking up-to-date trends in comprehensive compensation plans can request our 2025 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)		 $87,500 $103,000 $118,500
General Manager $69,300 $81,500 $93,700
FOH Manager $54,900 $64,600 $74,300
Executive Chef $64,300 $75,700 $87,000
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager $50,700 $59,600 $68,500

Full Service | Annual Revenue $2,500,000 – $5,000,000 per location
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager
(3-5 locations)		 $101,300 $119,200 $137,000
General Manager $79,100 $93,100 $107,100
FOH Manager $60,900 $71,600 $82,400
Executive Chef $74,400 $87,500 $100,600
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager $57,000 $67,000 $77,000

Full Service | Annual Revenue $5,000,000 – $10,000,000 per location
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager
(3-5 locations)		 $126,600 $148,900 $171,200
General Manager $88,200 $103,800 $119,400
FOH Manager $66,100 $77,800 $89,500
Executive Chef $82,500 $97,000 $111,500
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager $65,100 $76,600 $88,100

Fast Casual Restaurants
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager
(4-6 locations)		 $84,000 $98,800 $108,100
General Manager $61,400 $72,200 $83,000
FOH Manager $48,700 $57,300 $65,900

Quick Service / Fast Food Restaurants
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager
(4-6 locations)		 $79,900 $94,0000 $108,100
General Manager $58,000 $68,200 $78,400
FOH Manager $48,300 $55,800 $65,300

HOTEL MANAGEMENT SALARIES

Under 150 Rooms or Annual Revenue Under $3,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager
(Select Service)		 $62,000 $72,900 $83,800
Director of Sales
(Select Service)		 $53,800 $63,300 $73,000
General Manager
(Full Service)		 $79,700 $93,800 $107,900
Director of Sales
(Full Service)		 $71,800 $84,400 $97,100

150-250 Rooms or Annual Revenue $3,000,000 – $6,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager
(Select Service)		 $75,100 $88,400 $101,600
Director of Sales
(Select Service)		 $68,000 $80,000 $92,000
Front Office Manager
(Select Service)		 $54,100 $63,700, $73,300
General Manager
(Full Service)		 $91,900 $108,100 $124,300
Director of Sales
(Full Service)		 $83,000 $97,600 $112,200
Front Office Manager
(Full Service)		 $62,900 $74,000 $85,100

250-350 Rooms or Annual Revenue $5,000,000 – $10,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager $114,200 $134,400 $154,600
Assistant General Manager $90,300 $106,200 $122,100
Director of Sales $88,800 $104,500 $120,200
Sales Manager $60,000 $70,700 $81,300
Director of Catering $75,600 $89,000 $102,400
Director of Food and Beverage $86,500 $101,800 $117,000
Executive Chef $83,500 $98,300 $113,000
Executive Housekeeper $66,400 $78,100 $89,800
Front Office Manager $63,800 $75,000 $86,300

350-450 Rooms or Annual Revenue $10,000,000-$15,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager $137,100 $161,300 $185,500
Assistant General Manager $104,800 $123,300 $141,800
Director of Rooms $86,100 $101,300 $116,500
Director of Sales $100,600 $118,400 $136,200
Sales Manager $62,900 $74,000 $85,100
Director of Catering $88,400 $104,000 $119,600
Director of Food and Beverage $96,200 $113,200 $130,200
Executive Chef $95,600 $112,500 $129,400
Director of Human Resources $92,300 $109,200 $125,600
Controller/Director of Finance $96,600 $113,600 $130,600
Revenue Manager $79,500 $93,600 $107,700
Executive Housekeeper $71,800 $84,500 $97,200
Front Office Manager $75,400 $88,700 $102,000

PRIVATE CLUB MANAGEMENT SALARIES

Annual Revenue $5,000,000 – $10,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $159,000 $187,100 $215,200
General Manager $138,200 $162,600 $187,000
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $94,200 $110,800 $127,400
Executive Chef $95,400 $112,200 $129,000
Catering Director $74,500 $87,700 $100,900
Membership & Marketing Director $77,300 $90,900 $104,500
Controller $78,600 $92,500 $106,400

Annual Revenue $10,000,000 – $20,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $199,400 $234,600 $269,800
General Manager $167,500 $197,100 $226,700
Controller $95,200 $112,000 $128,900
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $109,600 $128,900 $148,200
Executive Chef $118,000 $138,900 $159,700
Catering Director $90,100 $106,000 $121,900
Membership & Marketing Director $93,500 $110,000 $126,500

Annual Revenue $20,000,000 – $30,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $244,000 $286,700 $329,700
General Manager $204,700 $240,800 $276,700
Controller $111,300 $130,900 $150,500
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $134,000 $157,700 $181,400
Executive Chef $144,300 $169,700 $195,200
Catering Director $110,000 $129,500 $148,900
Membership & Marketing Director $114,000 $134,700 $154,900

Annual Revenue $30,000,000+
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $281,000 $330,700 $380,300
General Manager $252,000 $277,800 $319,500
Controller $128,400 $151,000 $173,600
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $154,700 $182,800 $209,300
Executive Chef $168,000 $197,800 $227,400
Catering Director $127,100 $149,500 $171,900
Membership & Marketing Director $132,000 $149,500 $171,900

 

About This Report and Data Collection

The salary information presented in this report was compiled from a variety of trusted sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hospitality industry analysts, industry-specific universities, and studies published by leading hospitality associations. Additionally, we incorporated our own direct experience from executive search and placement activities over the past year, along with insights from interviews with senior hospitality industry HR and recruitment professionals. This report represents Horizon Hospitality’s interpretation and analysis of publicly available information and data from sources we consider reliable. However, no warranty—express or implied—is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.