Tips aside — what does it really pay?

Pick your metro. See the real median for every hospitality job, the jump to supervisor and manager, the certifications that get you there, and who's hiring with pay stated.

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21 hospitality occupations. Wages from the BLS (tips included where the BLS includes them).

How it works

  1. 1

    Where

    Pick the metro. Pay is local — the same job pays differently in Miami and Jacksonville.

  2. 2

    What

    Type the job you want, or tap 'best-paid I could get' with the schooling you have.

  3. 3

    The card

    What it pays here (BLS), the 3 credentials that move the pay, openings that state pay first, and a 3-line message you send yourself.

What it pays, really

20 occupations on this site. Every wage links to its BLS table; every credential links to the body that issues it.

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The card, the pay data, the credentials and three messages a day never cost anything. The money comes from employers who want their pay-stated job on top.

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  • Pay by metro, from BLS
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Employers: your job above the feed, pay shown.

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State the pay. Postings with a pay range go to the top of every card on this site for 30 days.

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Common questions

How much can I really make as a chef in Orlando?

According to BLS OES, May 2025 · Chef / head cook, the median pay for a chef or head cook in Orlando is $61,390. That's a median figure, so half of chefs earn more and half earn less — it isn't a promise of what you personally will make. HospitalityPayFL only reports this government wage data; it doesn't guarantee any specific salary or job offer.

What do hotel managers earn in Miami?

BLS OES, May 2025 · Lodging manager lists the median pay for a lodging manager in Miami–Fort Lauderdale at $76,860. This is a citywide median from federal wage survey data, not a prediction for any one hotel or position. Pay for an individual job can differ based on the employer and experience.

Do servers in Florida really earn that much with tips?

BLS OES, May 2025 · Server (waiter/waitress) shows that the top 10% of Florida servers earn $63,580, and BLS counts reported tips in that figure. That's the top tier of earners, not a typical or guaranteed amount for every server. Actual take-home pay depends heavily on the restaurant, shifts, and tip reporting.

Is this tool free? Is what I paste stored?

HospitalityPayFL lists three price points — $9, $99, and $299 — but the material provided doesn't say what each plan includes or describe any data-storage or privacy practice. Because that information isn't specified here, we can't confirm whether anything you enter is saved. Check the tool's own pricing and privacy pages directly before entering personal information.

Can I use these numbers to negotiate my salary or plan my career?

The numbers come from BLS OES wage surveys and reflect median or top-earner pay for specific job titles and metro areas, not a personalized salary offer. HospitalityPayFL doesn't provide legal, tax, or career advice, and it doesn't guarantee employment or pay outcomes. For decisions about a job offer or contract, confirm details with the employer or a qualified professional.

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