Global Hotel GM Salary Benchmark: The General Manager Compensation Report - October, 2025

What are the real salary benchmarks for top hospitality leaders in today’s competitive hotel market? LHN's October 2025 General Manager Salary Survey reveals the compensation trends redefining luxury hotel leadership worldwide. Drawing on verified industry data, we analyze base salaries, location premiums, and performance incentives across major hotel groups- exposing where executive pay is surging and why. Discover which markets command 25%+ salary advantages, how ownership structures impact earnings, and where profit-sharing models are changing the game.

For general managers evaluating new opportunities or corporate leaders building competitive talent strategies, these insights may provide guidance to navigating today’s evolving compensation landscape. … Continue Reading here

2025 Global Salary Rankings for Hotel General Managers

(Luxury/Upper-Upscale Segment, USD Annual Base + Bonuses)

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

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Aman Resorts

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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

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The Ritz-Carlton (Marriott International)

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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

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St. Regis (Marriott International)

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Cheval Blanc (LVMH)

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Oetker Collection (Masterpiece Hotels)

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (Park Hyatt, Alila)

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Dorchester Collection

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Key Salary Drivers:

Location: Middle East (Dubai, Saudi Arabia) and U.S. (NYC, LA) pay 15–25% premiums due to operational complexity.… Continue Reading here

Property Size: GMs at 300+ room hotels earn 20–30% more than boutique counterparts.… Continue Reading here

Ownership Structure: Privately owned groups (Aman, Four Seasons) often outpay publicly traded chains.… Continue Reading here

Performance Bonuses: Up to 40% of base salary in luxury groups (tied to EBITDA/GOP targets).… Continue Reading here

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These figures represent pre-tax base salaries excluding housing allowances, education benefits, or relocation packages – … Continue Reading here​

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