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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hotel General Manager in Iowa is $91,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.
However, a Hotel General Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $97,100 | $8,092 | $1,867 | $47 |
| Average | $91,700 | $7,642 | $1,763 | $44 |
| 25th Percentile | $79,900 | $6,658 | $1,537 | $38 |
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A Hotel General Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Hotel General Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Operations Supervisor | 0-3 years | $39,917 |
| Hotel Assistant General Manager | 3-5 years | $65,237 |
| Hotel General Manager | 5+ years | $91,623 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Hotel General Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
Hotel General Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $97,337. While startup companies pay approximate $82,632.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $82,632 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $87,324 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $94,085 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $97,337 |
For Hotel General Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Hotel General Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Hotel General Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit | $110,040 | $53.0 | 20% |
Understanding how a Hotel General Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $97,100 | $8,092 | $1,867 | $47 |
| Average | $91,700 | $7,642 | $1,763 | $44 |
| 25th Percentile | $79,900 | $6,658 | $1,537 | $38 |
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