Salaries for London hotel staff outpace inflation
The average salary of London hotel workers has risen by 4.5%, almost double the rate of inflation, research has revealed.
The HVS Executive Search survey found the average annual base salary in 2006 for employees ranging from line level to general manager at three-, four- and five-star hotels in the capital has risen to £18,287 from £17,503 last year.
The biggest wage hike was experienced by sales and marketing staff, where the average salary increased by 22% to £29,461, while those working in the rooms division saw a decrease of £50 to an average salary of £16,036.
Although salaries were not generally influenced by hotel size, they were affected by hotel class. Front office managers at three-star hotels earned an average of £24,000, while those at four-star properties received £25,875. In five-star properties, the salary level jumped to an average of £33,317.
Christopher Mumford, managing director of HVS, said the discrepancy was related to a demand for skills. "Luxury hotels comprise a more complex operation than three-star hotels and require more advanced workers, which leads to higher salaries," he said.
For a copy of the report, contact Christopher Mumford at HVS Executive Search on 020 7878 7740.
By Emily Manson