Lodging Managers pay range in Hilton Head Island
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,620 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Hilton Head Island earn between $59,890 and $108,700.
- $40K10th
- $60K25th
- $77KMedian
- $109K75th
- $133K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,330 | $7,361 | $42.47 |
| Median | $76,940 | $6,412 | $36.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,890 | $4,991 | $28.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $108,700 | $9,058 | $52.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Hilton Head Island vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Hilton Head Island earn 18% more than the South Carolina average ($74,630) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | $88,330 | $76,940 | $40,040 | $132,620 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $74,630 | $62,990 | $37,950 | $113,110 | 640 |
| 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 Hilton Head Island
On the average salary of $88,330, a single filer in Hilton Head Island takes home about $67,429 a year, or $5,619 a month and $2,593 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hilton Head Island a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hilton Head Island area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.0), so the average $88,330 buys what about $90,117 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Hilton Head Island ($43,850). A typical home costs $527,324, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other South Carolina cities
Hilton Head Island ranks 1st of 5 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Hilton Head Island$88,330
- Charleston$81,740
- Myrtle Beach$76,690
- Greenville$71,300
- Columbia$63,480
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 Hilton Head Island: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Hilton Head Island?
$42.47 an hour on average, and $36.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Hilton Head Island?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Hilton Head Island?
About $67,429 a year ($5,619 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,330.
Do lodging managers earn more in Hilton Head Island than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC (25940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 3.30, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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