New OysterLink report highlights Restaurant Managers as one of the top-earning paths in hospitality.
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2025) - A new study from hospitality job platform OysterLink reveals that Restaurant Managers now earn an average of $72,370 annually in 2024. That's nearly double the wages of frontline hospitality jobs such as waiters ($38,360) and bartenders ($39,880).
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The data also shows Restaurant Managers experienced an 18.64% wage increase between 2020 and 2024, rising from $61,000 to $72,370. Meanwhile, employment for Restaurant Managers grew 23.97% during the same period, reaching 244,230 positions in 2024.
"What stands out in these findings is not just that managers earn more - that's expected - but how quickly management roles are growing in both pay and demand. For many hospitality professionals, this shows there's a clear career path upward with real financial and job security benefits," said Milos Eric, Co-Founder and General Manager of OysterLink.
Table 1. Restaurant Managers at a glance (2020-2024)
| Year | Average Salary | Employees |
| 2020 | $61,000 | 197,010 |
| 2021 | $63,970 | 210,680 |
| 2022 | $67,130 | 231,100 |
| 2023 | $69,580 | 246,070 |
| 2024 | $72,370 | 244,230 |
With frontline roles like waiters and bartenders seeing stronger percentage wage growth (nearly 40% from 2020-2024), Restaurant Managers remain the highest earners among these common hospitality occupations, making management positions a compelling career goal for those entering the industry today.
About OysterLink
OysterLink is a job platform for restaurant and hospitality professionals with over 400,000 monthly visitors. OysterLink connects talent with opportunities across the U.S., including part-time sommelier or restaurant manager jobs in Miami.
The platform also offers trend reports, expert insights, and interviews with leaders in hospitality. To explore more data-driven insights or post a job that works for today's talent, visit www.oysterlink.com.
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