Executive office manager vs front office manager

The differences between executive office managers and front office managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become an executive office manager, becoming a front office manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, an executive office manager has an average salary of $61,583, which is higher than the $52,141 average annual salary of a front office manager.

The top three skills for an executive office manager include office procedures, payroll processing and customer service. The most important skills for a front office manager are customer service, reservations, and guest service.

Executive office manager vs front office manager overview

	Executive Office Manager	Front Office Manager
Yearly salary	$61,583	$52,141
Hourly rate	$29.61	$25.07
Growth rate	-8%	18%
Number of jobs	98,844	80,983
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	49	47
Years of experience	4	6

Executive office manager vs front office manager salary

Executive office managers and front office managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Executive Office Manager	Front Office Manager
Average salary	$61,583	$52,141
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $94,000	Between $38,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Nomura Securities
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between executive office manager and front office manager education

There are a few differences between an executive office manager and a front office manager in terms of educational background:

	Executive Office Manager	Front Office Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Cornell University

Executive office manager vs front office manager demographics

Here are the differences between executive office managers' and front office managers' demographics:

	Executive Office Manager	Front Office Manager
Average age	49	47
Gender ratio	Male, 12.9% Female, 87.1%	Male, 32.2% Female, 67.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 5.0% White, 71.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.4% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	10%	8%

Differences between executive office manager and front office manager duties and responsibilities

Executive office manager example responsibilities.

Manage all accounting: AP, AR, commission payments, deposits, wire transfers, invoicing, and monthly reconciliations.
Develop and design PowerPoint presentations and event, and membership marketing materials.
Promote to corporate office for management of multiple store locations, performing payroll/account receivable requirements and operational logistics.
Research referred client's Medicaid eligibility status for services request and notify clinicians of clients meeting requirements to receive services.

Front office manager example responsibilities.

Serve as managing department head of the newly create small meetings group focusing on short-term incremental business across all Marriott brands.
Process monthly and quarterly taxes * deliver payroll weekly * manage accounts payable/receivable * schedule appointments * direct phone calls
Manage facility procedures relate to insurance and billing and solve patients' queries regarding their insurance renewal and expiry.
Direct all guest service associates, reception managers, agents and PBX with full fiscal responsibilities, including budgeting and forecasting.
Ensure that VIP reservations are appropriately block through close monitoring and proper organization.
Lead trainer for new PMS roll-out, including downtime and upgrade management.

Executive office manager vs front office manager skills

Common executive office manager skills

Office Procedures, 13%
Payroll Processing, 11%
Customer Service, 9%
Financial Reports, 7%
Office Equipment, 5%
Expense Reports, 4%

Common front office manager skills

Customer Service, 13%
Reservations, 11%
Guest Service, 10%
Payroll, 6%
Patients, 6%
Night Audit, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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