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Hotel General Manager Salary in 2026: Pay by State
What hotel GMs earn in 2026, how wide the range runs, and how pay varies by state.
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The median hotel general manager salary is about $69,250 a year, based on BLS data for lodging managers (May 2025), and the top 10% earn more than $128,880. The spread is wide because the same title covers a 60-room select-service hotel and a 300-room resort.
Hotel general manager salary in 2026: the numbers
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| BLS median, lodging managers | $69,250 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $128,880 |
BLS counts hotel general managers within lodging managers, which also includes managers of smaller properties. GMs of full-service, boutique and resort hotels usually earn toward the top of the range, and many earn bonuses tied to profit and guest scores.
Hotel general manager salary by state
| State or metro | Median, lodging managers |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $114,070 |
| Nevada | $78,110 |
| Arizona | $77,670 |
| California | $76,950 |
| Florida | $69,120 |
| North Carolina | $63,860 |
| Louisiana | $63,000 |
| South Carolina | $62,990 |
| Chicago metro | $62,650 |
| Texas | $62,000 |
| United States | $69,250 |
Median annual pay, May 2025, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS doesn't publish pay by individual job title, so these figures cover the broader occupation.
What drives hotel GM pay
- Property size and type: room count, outlets, meeting space and resort amenities
- Service level: luxury and lifestyle hotels pay more than select-service
- Ownership structure: owner-operated, management company or brand
- Results: RevPAR index, GOP margin and guest scores
- Market: resort and high-cost markets pay more
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Published October 17, 2026 · Updated October 17, 2026
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