Hotel General Manager Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$68,000
national median salary
$50,000 to $91,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $69,250 for Lodging Managers (SOC 11-9081) across the United States, based on 42,620 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$40,070
25th percentile
$49,530
Median
$69,250
75th percentile
$94,030
90th percentile
$128,880
Workers surveyed
42,620
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$68,130
May 2025 release
$69,250
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Lodging Managers (SOC 11-9081) rather than Hotel General Managerspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 11-9081Highest Paying
$97,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$71,000
New York, NY
Lowest Paying
$53,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 11-9081. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Hotel General Manager salary in the United States at $68,000 in 2026, within a range of $50,000 to $91,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $97,000, while New York offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Hotel category, room count, and brand tier create the widest pay variance.
Hotel General Manager salary by city.
Skills that increase Hotel General Manager pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Hotel General Managers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $9,520 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Hotel category, room count, and brand tier create the widest pay variance. GMs at luxury and upper-upscale properties with 300 or more rooms earn two to three times what limited-service property managers make. Resort destinations and major convention cities also offer elevated compensation.
Front office or department managers start at $50,000 to $65,000. Assistant GMs earn $65,000 to $85,000. GMs of select-service or boutique properties make $80,000 to $105,000. GMs of full-service luxury hotels reach $120,000 to $180,000, with regional VP roles exceeding $200,000.
Performance bonuses tied to RevPAR, guest satisfaction, and profitability targets add 15 to 30% above base. Benefits typically include complimentary room nights across the brand portfolio, relocation assistance, and housing allowances at resort properties.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Hotel General Managers typically earn $61,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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