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Highest-Paying Hospitality Jobs

Hospitality, F&B, and culinary roles ranked by median compensation across global hospitality hubs.

#	Role	Median Salary	Openings/mo	YoY Growth
1	Regional Manager	$195k	600	+10%
2	General Manager	$175k	1.8K	+10%
3	Executive Chef	$135k	4.8K	+14%
4	Area Manager	$135k	1.4K	+11%
5	Hotel Manager	$115k	4.8K	+12%
6	F&B Manager	$105k	2.8K	+12%
7	Head Chef	$98.0k	5.8K	+13%
8	Hospitality Operations Manager	$98.0k	3.8K	+14%
9	Revenue Manager	$98.0k	2.2K	+15%
10	Hospitality HR Manager	$98.0k	1.8K	+12%
11	Sommelier	$78.0k	1.8K	+12%
12	Event Manager	$78.0k	4.6K	+15%
13	Conference Manager	$78.0k	2.2K	+13%
14	Restaurant Manager	$72.0k	9.8K	+13%
15	Banquet Manager	$72.0k	3.8K	+13%
16	Sous Chef	$72.0k	8.4K	+13%
17	Pastry Chef	$72.0k	3.8K	+15%
18	Sushi Chef	$72.0k	2.2K	+12%
19	Wedding Planner	$72.0k	3.4K	+16%
20	Destination Manager	$72.0k	1.8K	+12%
21	Lounge Manager	$72.0k	1.4K	+12%
22	Cruise Director	$72.0k	800	+12%
23	Front Office Manager	$62.0k	6.2K	+13%
24	Housekeeping Manager	$62.0k	3.4K	+10%
25	Mixologist	$62.0k	3.4K	+17%
26	Wellness Consultant	$62.0k	2.2K	+16%
27	Recreation Manager	$62.0k	1.6K	+11%
28	Hospitality Recruiter	$62.0k	3.8K	+19%
29	Bakery Chef	$58.0k	4.2K	+13%
30	Cruise Chef	$58.0k	1.8K	+13%
31	Flight Attendant	$56.0k	12.4K	+16%
32	Grill Chef	$52.0k	3.6K	+12%
33	Tour Manager	$52.0k	3.2K	+12%
34	Cabin Crew	$52.0k	14.8K	+17%
35	Airport Operations Executive	$52.0k	4.2K	+12%
36	Chef de Partie	$50.0k	14.8K	+13%
37	Concierge	$48.0k	4.2K	+11%
38	Assistant Restaurant Manager	$48.0k	6.4K	+12%
39	Guest Relations Executive	$44.0k	7.8K	+14%
40	Bartender	$44.0k	18.2K	+16%
41	Pizza Chef	$44.0k	3.2K	+11%
42	Event Coordinator	$44.0k	6.8K	+14%
43	Travel Consultant	$44.0k	6.2K	+13%
44	Tourism Executive	$44.0k	4.4K	+12%
45	Cruise Bartender	$44.0k	2.8K	+14%
46	Cruise Guest Relations	$44.0k	1.6K	+12%
47	Yoga Instructor	$44.0k	3.4K	+14%
48	Fitness Trainer	$44.0k	4.8K	+13%
49	Banquet Coordinator	$42.0k	5.2K	+12%
50	Spa Therapist	$42.0k	8.4K	+14%
51	Housekeeping Supervisor	$38.0k	11.2K	+11%
52	Night Auditor	$36.0k	3.8K	+9%
53	Reservations Executive	$34.0k	9.2K	+13%
54	Cook	$34.0k	28K	+12%
55	Ground Staff	$34.0k	18.8K	+14%
56	Cruise Housekeeping Staff	$34.0k	4.8K	+12%
57	Front Desk Executive	$32.0k	28K	+16%
58	Host	$32.0k	9.4K	+11%
59	Hostess	$32.0k	6.8K	+11%
60	Commis Chef	$32.0k	22K	+13%
61	Tour Guide	$32.0k	8.8K	+12%
62	Customer Service Agent	$32.0k	11.2K	+13%
63	Server	$30.0k	28K	+13%
64	Valet	$28.0k	6.2K	+9%
65	Waiter	$28.0k	38K	+14%
66	Waitress	$28.0k	22K	+13%
67	Room Attendant	$26.0k	32K	+12%
68	Kitchen Assistant	$26.0k	18K	+11%
69	Bellboy	$24.0k	14.8K	+9%
70	Porter	$24.0k	8.4K	+8%
71	Steward	$24.0k	16.8K	+10%

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