Lodging Manager salary
From 86 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 11-9081: Lodging Managers
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 45% of Lodging Manager filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 16% since FY2020. From $68,000 in FY2020 to $79,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Lodging Manager H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 86 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Lodging Manager jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 11-9081, Lodging Managers). The median base salary is $70,581, 42% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $60,341 and $88,923. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 45% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 33% of filings
Mid-level · 45% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 22% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $60,788 | 25 |
| Level II · Qualified | $72,842 | 34 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $125,000 | 17 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Lodging Manager does
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
Typical tasks
- Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.
- Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
- Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
- Greet and register guests.
- Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.
- Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Lodging Managers), the median annual wage was $69,250 in May 2025, with 42,620 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $70,581, 2% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,000 | $40,070 |
| 25th percentile | $60,341 | $49,530 |
| Median | $70,581 | $69,250 |
| 75th percentile | $88,923 | $94,030 |
| 90th percentile | $124,090 | $128,880 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 |
| 25th | $60,341 |
| 50th (median) | $70,581 |
| 75th | $88,923 |
| 90th | $124,090 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $68,000 | $60,174 | $79,801 | 59 |
| FY2021 | $59,863 | $55,162 | $75,584 | 36 |
| FY2022 | $66,571 | $58,609 | $79,477 | 52 |
| FY2023 | $71,490 | $59,628 | $81,229 | 40 |
| FY2024 | $72,000 | $61,252 | $98,039 | 43 |
| FY2025 | $65,000 | $55,175 | $80,434 | 50 |
| FY2026 | $79,000 | $65,234 | $111,250 | 36 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Lodging Manager make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Lodging Manager jobs is $70,581 (86 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $60,341 and $88,923.
What does an entry-level Lodging Manager earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $60,788. Level I accounts for 33% of Lodging Manager filings.
Do H-1B Lodging Managers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($70,581) is 2% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($69,250, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.