Hotel General Manager Salary.
Across 30 U.S. cities.
$92,000
national median salary
$70,000 to $132,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$131,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$96,000
Los Angeles, CA
Lowest Paying
$84,000
Detroit, MI
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average Hotel General Manager salary in the United States is $92,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $70,000 at the 25th percentile to $132,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $131,000, while Los Angeles 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
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.