ERI Economic Research Institute
Lodging and Hospitality Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)Edition: 2026Quote
The Lodging and Hospitality Salary Survey reports compensation data for 228 benchmark jobs related to providing accommodations for travelers and, in some cases, providing meals, laundry services, and recreational facilities. The survey includes hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfast inns, recreational vehicle parks, outdoor adventure retreats, and longer-term lodging such as room and board houses.
Incumbent-based, market-based pay data; submissions screened and normalized to common date — Annual; published in July. Effective data date March 31 of the given survey year. Data collection October–March
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Positions in this report (228)
Benchmarks for these roles are included in Lodging and Hospitality Salary Survey. Click any position to see every report (from any vendor) that covers it.
- Account Manager Sales
- Accountant
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Manager
- Accounting Representative
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Specialist
- Advertising Manager
- Advertising Specialist
- Arcade Attendant
- Area Sales Manager
- Audiovisual Equipment Operator
- Automobile Mechanic
- Baker
- Baker Helper
- Banking Currency Counter
- Barista
- Bartender
- Benefits Analyst
- Benefits Manager
- Building & Facilities Manager
- Building Maintenance Worker
- Busboy/girl
- Business Systems Analyst
- Buyer/Purchasing Agent
- Cafeteria Counter Attendant
- Cage Cashier
- Cage Manager
- Call Center Representative (Specialized Calls)
- Call Center Supervisor
- Carpenter (Gen/Maint)
- Cashier
- Cashier General
- Cashier Retail
- Chauffeur
- Checkroom Attendant
- Chef
- Chef Pastry
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Human Resources Officer
- Chief Marketing & Sales Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Child Care Worker
- Coffee Shop Manager
- Communications Director
- Communications Manager
- Computer Operations Director
- Computer Programmer
- Concierge
- Contract Administrator
- Cook Helper
- Cosmetologist
- Cost Accountant
- Customer Service Manager
- Customer Service Specialist
- Dealer Supervisor
- Diesel Mechanic
- Digital Strategist
- Dining Room Attendant
- Director of Financial Reporting
- Dishwasher
- Doorkeeper
- Employee Communications Supervisor
- Esthetician
- Executive Chef (Fine Dining)
- Executive Chef (Hotel & Restaurant)
- Executive Secretary
- Executive Vice President
- Fast Food Assistant Manager
- Fast Food Cook
- Fast Food Manager (Multiple Locations)
- Fast Food Worker
- Field Service Technician
- Financial Analyst
- Florist
- Food Checker
- Food Services Director
- Food Services Manager (Full Menu)
- Food Services Manager (Mid-Size Location)
- Food Services Manager (Small Location)
- Food Services Supervisor
- Forklift Operator
- Front Desk Receptionist
- Front End Loader Operator
- Gambling Dealer
- Games Manager
- Garde Manger
- General Maintenance Supervisor
- General/Institution Cook
- Golf Club Manager
- Graphic Designer
- Greenskeeper
- Groundskeeper
- Group Sales Representative
- HRIS Top Executive
- Hairdresser
- Heating & Air Conditioning Technician (HVAC)
- Help Desk Representative
- Hospitality Director
- Host/Hostess Restaurant
- Hotel Attendant
- Hotel Clerk
- Hotel Front Office Manager
- Hotel General Manager
- Hotel Housekeeper Lead
- Hotel Housekeeping Attendant
- Hotel Laundry Worker
- Hotel Sales Representative
- Hotel Supervisor Baggage
- Housekeeping Director
- Housekeeping Supervisor
- Human Resources Clerk
- Human Resources Generalist
- Human Resources Manager
- Internal Auditor
- Inventory Clerk
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Investigator
- Investor Relations Manager
- Janitor
- Kitchen Helper
- Lifeguard
- Light Truck Driver
- Line Cook
- Linen Room Attendant
- Locksmith
- Lodging Facilities Manager
- Logistics Coordinator
- Long-Range Planning Supervisor
- Lunchroom Counter Attendant
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Maintenance Worker
- Manicurist
- Marketing Associate
- Marketing Manager
- Marketing Representative
- Massage Therapist
- Materials Handler
- Member Services Manager
- Network Control Technician
- Nurse Licensed Practical
- Office Helper
- Operating Engineer
- Operations Supervisor
- PBX Operator Receptionist
- Painter/Paperhanger
- Parking Attendant
- Payroll Administrator
- Payroll Clerk
- Payroll Supervisor
- Physician Assistant
- Pit Boss
- Plumber
- Preschool Teacher
- Procurement Analyst
- Procurement Clerk
- Product or Brand Sales Manager
- Program Manager
- Public Relations Manager
- Public Relations Representative
- Purchasing Clerk
- Purchasing Manager
- Receiving Clerk
- Receptionist
- Registered Nurse
- Relationship Manager (Revenue)
- Reservation Clerk
- Restroom Attendant
- Retail Store Assistant Manager (Experience)
- Retail Store Manager (Experience)
- Retail Supervisor
- Ride Operator
- Risk Management Manager
- Room Service Clerk
- Safety Manager
- Sales Clerk Retail
- Sales Manager
- Sanitation Technician
- Secretary
- Security Dispatcher
- Security Guard
- Security Manager
- Security Officer
- Security Supervisor
- Shipping & Receiving Clerk
- Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
- Short Order Cook
- Shuttle Driver
- Slot Machine Attendant
- Slot Operations Manager
- Sound Controller
- Sous Chef
- Special Events Coordinator
- Special Events Manager
- Specialty Cook
- Surveillance Manager
- Surveillance Operator
- Surveillance Supervisor
- Surveillance System Monitor
- Swimming Pool Servicer
- Systems Analyst
- Talent Acquisition Consultant
- Time Clerk
- Top Ethics Executive
- Top Facilities Management Executive
- Transportation Manager
- Tutor
- User Support Analyst
- Valet Booth Attendant
- Valet Parking Supervisor
- Waiter/Waitress
- Waiter/Waitress Captain
- Waiters/Waitress' Assistant
- Warehouse Laborer
- Warehouse Manager
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Warehouse Worker
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Water Treatment Operator
- Web Designer
- Web Marketing Analyst
- Wedding Consultant
- Wine Steward/Stewardess