Salary can be a strong indicator of overall career satisfaction.
After graduation, hotel management graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $75,952, while the bottom 20% make closer to $31,861. The median grad salary is $49,192.
Hotel Management graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in hotel management is $36,269, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $41,784.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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