How much do graduate jobs in hospitality, leisure or tourism pay?

Graduate starting salaries in hospitality, leisure and tourism are quite varied. The median graduate starting salary for hotel and catering groups is £17,000. Career and progression is often quick for graduates.

Starting salaries in hospitality, leisure and tourism are quite varied, but even if your starting salary is not great, your earnings will increase with every step up the career ladder and career progression is often rapid. The median graduate starting salary for hotel and catering groups is £17,000. Salary is often determined by the type of establishment you work for: the general manager of a small, budget hotel might earn £28,000 a year, whereas at a large five-star hotel you could receive up to £215,000. A junior manager at a health club might be paid £20,000, while a leisure club manager could earn up to £50,000. Restaurant managers can earn anything from £18,000 to £60,000 a year. There are always plenty of opportunities to move around within the sector but some organisations reward loyalty with promotions and pay rises.