Lodging Managers pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $137,260 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Madison earn between $58,690 and $103,830.
- $43K10th
- $59K25th
- $78KMedian
- $104K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,070 | $7,006 | $40.42 |
| Median | $77,720 | $6,477 | $37.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,690 | $4,891 | $28.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,830 | $8,652 | $49.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Madison earn 9% more than the Wisconsin average ($76,840) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $84,070 | $77,720 | $43,410 | $137,260 | 110 |
| Wisconsin | $76,840 | $73,590 | $39,070 | $125,960 | 1,130 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $84,070, a single filer in Madison takes home about $64,491 a year, or $5,374 a month and $2,480 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $84,070 buys what about $86,414 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other Wisconsin cities
Madison ranks 1st of 3 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Madison: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Madison?
$40.42 an hour on average, and $37.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Madison?
About $64,491 a year ($5,374 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,070.
Do lodging managers earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more 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 Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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