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 $34,915, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $42,708.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
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