SOC 1221 Other managers and proprietors

Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors Salary

Median salary £33,008 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £33,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors, £36,419 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -7.0% versus the national average.

About this role

Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors manage hospitality, leisure or catering operations. They oversee service delivery, staffing, food safety, customer experience and commercial performance within hotels, restaurants, leisure venues or catering companies.

Key responsibilities

Managing day-to-day hospitality or leisure operations
Ensuring high standards of customer service and experience
Overseeing food safety, hygiene and health and safety compliance
Managing budgets, pricing and revenue targets
Recruiting, training and leading service teams

Qualifications and entry routes

Significant hospitality or leisure industry experience is essential. A degree in hospitality management or business is common. Professional qualifications in food safety (Level 4) and licensing are typical.

Career outlook

Sector faces ongoing staffing challenges. Experienced managers with strong commercial skills are in demand, particularly in premium and boutique segments.

Key skills

Customer service excellence Revenue management Food safety and hygiene Team leadership Operations management

Common industries

Hotels
Restaurants
Events and conferences
Leisure and recreation
Contract catering

Data coverage

SOC code 1221

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 17,000

Median Salary

£33,008

Mean Salary

£38,784

Jobs (000s)

17k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £26,636Median: £33,008

P10: --P25: £27kMedian: £33kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£26,636

0-2 years

Mid Level

£26,636

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +29.6%Real growth: -6.1%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 7.0%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£33,008

Full-time Only

£36,419

Full-time premium: +£3,411

Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors salary: common questions

How much do hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors earn in the UK?

Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors earn a median of £36,419 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £36,419 a good salary in the UK?

For hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors, £36,419 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -7.0% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors?

Entry-level hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £26,636, though this varies by employer and region.

Have hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors pay has risen from £27,364 to £36,419 — +33% in cash terms, or -4.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors?

Male hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors earn a median £35,362 and female hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors £32,869 — a gap of +7.0% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).