Lodging Managers pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,390 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Raleigh earn between $43,480 and $93,120.
- $27K10th
- $43K25th
- $72KMedian
- $93K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,130 | $5,844 | $33.72 |
| Median | $72,500 | $6,042 | $34.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,480 | $3,623 | $20.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $93,120 | $7,760 | $44.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Raleigh earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($68,330) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $70,130 | $72,500 | $27,030 | $104,390 | 200 |
| North Carolina | $68,330 | $63,860 | $27,030 | $100,520 | 1,460 |
| United States | $78,740 | $69,250 | $40,070 | $128,880 | 42,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lodging Managers salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $70,130, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $55,877 a year, or $4,656 a month and $2,149 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $70,130 buys what about $71,447 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 6th of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($78,920).
- Durham$78,920
- Charlotte$78,430
- Asheville$74,510
- Winston-Salem$73,440
- Greensboro$70,800
- Raleigh$70,130
- Wilmington$66,840
- Fayetteville$62,140
Highest-paying cities for lodging managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($131,680).
- Seattle, WA$131,680
- Denver, CO$126,100
- Napa, CA$121,290
- Kahului, HI$120,780
- Honolulu, HI$118,610
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Lodging Managers salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Raleigh?
$33.72 an hour on average, and $34.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $55,877 a year ($4,656 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,130.
Do lodging managers earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($78,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9081; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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