Hospitality Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Hospitality Lead make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hospitality Lead in the United States is $41,502 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Hospitality Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,977
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,887 to $47,509
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,684
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Hospitality Lead Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,509 $3,959 $914 $23
Average $41,502 $3,459 $798 $20
25th Percentile $36,887 $3,074 $709 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Hospitality Lead Salaries

A Hospitality Lead'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hospitality Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hospitality Lead'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,350
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,555
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,060
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,004
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,269
Levels Salary
Entry Level Hospitality Lead$39,350
Intermediate Level Hospitality Lead$39,555
Senior Level Hospitality Lead$41,060
Specialist Level Hospitality Lead$43,004
Expert Level Hospitality Lead$43,269
$39,350 0 yr
$39,555 < 2 yrs
$41,060 2-4 yrs
$43,004 5-8 yrs
$43,269 > 8 yrs
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How Do Hospitality Lead Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Hospitality Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $45,951.
  • California: $45,777.
  • Massachusetts: $45,167.

Top Paying Cities for Hospitality Leads

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:

  • San Jose: $52,346
  • San Francisco: $51,832
  • Oakland: $50,682

What Skills Can Increase a Hospitality Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.54% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Telemarketing (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Telemarketing (sometimes known as inside sales, or telesales in the UK and Ireland) is a method of direct marketing in which a salesperson solicits prospective customers to buy products or services, either over the phone or through a subsequent face to face or Web conferencing appointment scheduled during the call. Telemarketing can also include recorded sales pitches programmed to be played over the phone via automatic dialing. Telemarketing is defined as contacting, qualifying, and canvassing prospective customers using telecommunications devices such as telephone, fax, and internet. It does not include direct mail marketing.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.54%
Telemarketing 1.59%
Credit Card 1.24%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Hospitality Lead's salary.
  • Vendor Management: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Cost Control: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Revenue Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Vendor Management
$49,802
20%
Cost Control
$49,387
19%
Revenue Management
$46,482
12%
Catering
$46,482
12%
Food Service
$46,067
11%
Telemarketing
$45,652
10%
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How Education impacts a Hospitality Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Hospitality Leads enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Hospitality Lead with a No Diploma is between $42,881 and $48,955).

Hospitality Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Hospitality Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 13.3%
High School 13.3%
Associates 10.0%
Bachelors 70.0%
Masters 6.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Hospitality Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hospitality Lead'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Hospitality Lead

Salaries for a Hospitality Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,171 in 2023 to around $40,382 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hospitality Lead salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hospitality Lead Over Time

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2023
$42,171
2024
$40,870
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2024 $40,870
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