Hospitality · Manager
AI & Automation Manager (Hospitality) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$80,000
25th percentile
P50
$145,000
Median
P75
$145,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Very Tight
Scarcity: 10/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
30-100
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
35% year-over-year
RETENTION
2 yr avg tenure
25% annual turnover
AI & Automation Manager (Hospitality) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Marriott prioritizing 10 AI use cases. Accor deploying AI telephony. Hyatt AI app boosted revenue 80%.
Also Known As
AI Manager — Hotels, Automation Manager (Hospitality), Director of AI & Innovation (Hotel), Head of AI Solutions — Hospitality
What Does an AI & Automation Manager (Hospitality) Do?
The AI & Automation Manager (Hospitality) operates within luxury hotels, resorts, private clubs, and hospitality groups, overseeing guest experience, food and beverage operations, and property performance. Professionals in this role typically bring 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 30-100 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives AI & Automation Manager (Hospitality) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an AI & Automation Manager (Hospitality) is $145,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $80,000 to $145,000. The 45% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by property size and star rating, revenue under management, brand affiliation (independent vs. flagged), market tier (gateway city vs. resort), and whether the role carries full P&L responsibility. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.35% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
AI & Automation Manager (Hospitality) Career Path
Professionals who move into AI & Automation Manager (Hospitality) roles most commonly come from branded luxury hotel operations, food and beverage management, revenue management, or hospitality management programs at top-tier schools. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward multi-property or regional oversight, VP of operations for hotel groups, or independent resort ownership and advisory roles. The average tenure in this role is approximately 2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 25%.
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