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Front office manager salary

Average front office manager salary

$52,141

$25.07 hourly rate

Entry-level front office manager salary
$38,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Front Office Manager Salary

The average salary for a Front Office Manager in the United States is $52,141 annually. This figure varies based on factors such as geographical location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, Front Office Managers in the hospitality industry often earn different salaries compared to those in corporate settings.

Factors Influencing Salary

  • Experience Level: Entry-level positions typically start lower, while those with significant experience can command higher salaries.
  • Location: States like California and New York often offer higher wages due to the cost of living.
  • Industry: Different sectors can lead to varying pay scales; for example, managers in luxury hotels tend to earn more than those in budget accommodations.

Understanding these dynamics helps aspiring Front Office Managers make informed career decisions. As the job market continues to evolve, staying informed about salary trends is essential for achieving professional growth.

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Where can a Front Office Manager earn more?

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Columbus, OH$69,505
Albuquerque, NM$44,584
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Nomura Securities$58,561
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center$56,379

Front office manager salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level front office manager$38,000$18.26
Mid-level front office manager$43,800$21.05
Senior-level front office manager$63,500$30.52

Front office manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a front office manager typically falls between $45,872 and $53,518.
zippia
$52,141yearly
indeed[1]
$45,872yearly
comparably[2]
$53,518yearly
Salary.com[3]
$53,290yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$49,545yearly

Average front office manager salary by state

The average front office manager salary in New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average front office manager salary states are Wyoming, Louisiana, and Montana.

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Highest paying states for front office managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$65,351$31.42
2Connecticut$56,972$27.39
3Michigan$56,349$27.09
4District of Columbia$69,522$33.42
5Rhode Island$60,172$28.93
6Illinois$53,387$25.67
7Maryland$56,206$27.02
8Missouri$50,282$24.17
9Pennsylvania$50,133$24.10
10Massachusetts$56,977$27.39
11Indiana$46,612$22.41
12Florida$47,133$22.66
13Virginia$51,977$24.99
14California$52,420$25.20
15Ohio$45,962$22.10
16Delaware$52,380$25.18
17Georgia$46,624$22.42
18Maine$45,825$22.03
19Texas$46,296$22.26
20Washington$50,343$24.20
21Hawaii$55,181$26.53
22New Jersey$50,630$24.34
23Wisconsin$47,003$22.60
24Nevada$44,576$21.43
25Oregon$48,891$23.51
26Colorado$48,236$23.19
27New Hampshire$45,770$22.00
28Alaska$44,527$21.41
29Arkansas$42,139$20.26
30Idaho$46,603$22.41
31South Carolina$45,387$21.82
32North Carolina$43,249$20.79
33Alabama$44,413$21.35
34New Mexico$44,792$21.53
35Kentucky$41,830$20.11
36Nebraska$44,547$21.42
37Tennessee$42,167$20.27
38Wyoming$39,997$19.23
39Vermont$45,556$21.90
40Minnesota$45,088$21.68
41North Dakota$42,367$20.37
42Arizona$40,787$19.61
43Iowa$43,306$20.82
44Oklahoma$41,855$20.12
45Montana$37,999$18.27
46Kansas$43,337$20.84
47West Virginia$40,964$19.69
48Louisiana$38,644$18.58
49Mississippi$37,980$18.26
50Utah$36,867$17.72
51South Dakota$37,369$17.97

Highest paying cities for front office managers

The highest-paying cities for front office managers are Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$69,505$33.42
2New York, NY$65,552$31.52
3Boston, MA$56,969$27.39
4Detroit, MI$56,575$27.20
5Baltimore, MD$56,289$27.06
6Urban Honolulu, HI$55,178$26.53
7Chicago, IL$53,489$25.72
8San Francisco, CA$52,613$25.29
9Arlington, VA$52,227$25.11
10Philadelphia, PA$50,654$24.35
11Seattle, WA$50,412$24.24
12Key West, FL$48,508$23.32
13Aurora, CO$48,249$23.20
14Savannah, GA$47,237$22.71
15Milwaukee, WI$47,134$22.66
16Houston, TX$46,872$22.53
17Myrtle Beach, SC$46,207$22.21
18Columbus, OH$45,815$22.03
19Bloomington, MN$45,055$21.66
20Albuquerque, NM$44,584$21.43

Front office manager salary details

A front office manager's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average front office manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a front office manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$70,000$5,833$34
75th Percentile$61,000$5,083$29
Average$52,141$4,345$25
25th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
10th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18

Highest paying front office manager jobs

The highest paying types of front office managers are support manager, service office manager, and team manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Office Supervisor$42,965$3,580$20.6655,683
Billing Manager$77,507$6,459$37.2638,709
Office Lead$80,536$6,711$38.7236,245
Service Department Manager$41,773$3,481$20.08114,922
Claims Manager$73,369$6,114$35.2730,302
Customer Account Manager$45,951$3,829$22.09110,138

Top companies hiring front office managers now:

  1. Hyatt Hotels jobs (84)
  2. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts jobs (49)
  3. Hotel Services jobs (38)
  4. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel jobs (39)
  5. Hilton jobs (303)

Which companies pay front office managers the most?

Front office manager salaries at Nomura Securities and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average front office manager salary at companies like HEI Hotels & Resorts and Aspen Snowmass are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Nomura Securities$58,561$28.15
2Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants$58,524$28.14
3HEI Hotels & Resorts$58,450$28.10
4Aspen Snowmass$58,422$28.09
5Radisson Hotels International Inc$58,413$28.08
6Hilton Grand Vacations$58,385$28.07
7Hyatt Hotels$58,377$28.07
8InterContinental Hotels Group Resources, Inc.$58,374$28.06
9Wyndham Hotels & Resorts$58,274$28.02
10Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts$58,230$28.00
11Mandarin Oriental$58,165$27.96
12DoubleTree by Hilton Portland$58,163$27.96
13Montage Hotels & Resorts$57,764$27.77
14Radisson$57,625$27.70
15Rosewood Hotels & Resorts$57,499$27.64
16Hilton$56,866$27.34
17Marriott International$56,788$27.30
18Las Vegas Sands$56,719$27.27
19Hotel Nikko San Francisco$56,690$27.25
20Gateway Hotel & Conference Center$56,379$27.11

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Front office manager salary trends

The average front office manager salary has risen by $8,600 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average front office manager earned $43,541 annually, but today, they earn $52,141 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for front office managers over the last decade.

Compare front office manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average front office manager salary over time

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Front office manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$52,100$25.07+3.1%
2025$50,500$24.28+1.4%
2024$49,800$23.94+1.3%
2023$49,100$23.61+1.3%
2022$48,500$23.30+3.1%

Recently added front office manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
University of ArkansasFront Office ManagerFayetteville, NC06/30/2025$39,930
HiltonFront Office Manager-Doubletree By Hilton SAN Francisco AirportBurlingame, CA06/28/2025$70,000
Accor HotelsFront Office ManagerUrban Honolulu, HI06/28/2025$73,800
Alyeska ResortFront Office ManagerAnchorage, AK06/27/2025$65,000
Four SeasonsFront Office ManagerMoapa Valley, NV06/27/2025$85,000
Sitio de Experiencia de CandidatosFront Office ManagerMcLean, VA06/27/2025$72,000
Sitio de Experiencia de CandidatosComplex Front Office ManagerOrlando, FL06/27/2025$65,000
Vail ResortsFront Office Assistant ManagerDover, VT06/26/2025$52,175
Pt SolutionsFront Office ManagerOlathe, KS06/26/2025$43,000
Belmond Ltd.Front Office Assistant ManagerSanta Barbara, CA06/26/2025$65,000

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