Market Insights
Assistant General Manager Salary 2026: Hotels & Restaurants
What hotel and restaurant AGMs earn in 2026, and what the move to GM is worth.
Last updated
Hotel assistant general managers earn an average base salary of $53,354 in 2026, and restaurant AGMs average $48,714, according to Payscale. The bigger jump comes with the move to GM, which is why the AGM role is often a two-to-three-year step.
Assistant general manager salary in 2026: hotels vs. restaurants
| Measure | Hotel or resort AGM | Full-service restaurant AGM |
|---|---|---|
| Average base salary | $53,354 | $48,714 |
| Typical base range, 10th to 90th percentile | $39,000 to $74,000 | $35,000 to $66,000 |
| Annual bonus range | $824 to $11,000 | $253 to $13,000 |
The restaurant AGM figure comes from a smaller Payscale sample (40 profiles), so treat it as a guide.
What an AGM earns after the move to GM
Payscale's average base for full-service restaurant general managers is $59,574, and BLS puts the median for lodging managers, which includes hotel GMs, at $69,250. See restaurant general manager salary and hotel general manager salary.
What drives AGM pay
- Property or restaurant volume
- Scope: a whole operation, or specific departments or shifts
- P&L responsibility: AGMs who own cost lines earn more
- Market: resort and high-cost markets pay more
How to move from AGM to GM
- Own a real piece of the P&L and be able to show results
- Hire and develop at least one department or shift leader
- Cover the GM's role during leaves and transitions
- Build relationships with ownership or your regional leader
2026 Hospitality Manager Salary Guide
Frequently asked questions
Sources
Published October 17, 2026 · Updated October 17, 2026
Related posts
Ready for your next management role?
It's free and confidential. We never share your résumé without your OK.