Average Hotel Service Supervisor Salary in Croatia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Hotel Service Supervisor salary for 2024 in Croatia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Croatian kuna. To keep things simple, we are using the HRK currency code instead of the currency symbol kn.

How Much Does a Hotel Service Supervisor Make in Croatia?

A Hotel Service Supervisor working in Croatia will typically earn around 172,200 HRK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 79,000 HRK to the highest average salary of 275,800 HRK.

Average Annual Salary
172,200 HRK
Average Monthly Salary
14,350 HRK

Lowest Annual Salary
79,000 HRK
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,583 HRK

Highest Annual Salary
275,800 HRK
Highest Monthly Salary
22,983 HRK

These are average salaries for a Hotel Service Supervisor in Croatia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Hotel Service Supervisor to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Hotel Service Supervisor salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Hotel Service Supervisor Salaries in Croatia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Hotel Service Supervisor will earn in Croatia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Hotel Service Supervisor can earn between 79,000 HRK and 275,800 HRK on average in Croatia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Hotel Service Supervisor in Croatia is 187,300 HRK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 187,300 HRK, and 50% of the population earn more than 187,300 HRK.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Hotel Service Supervisor salary in Croatia, 25% of the population are earning less than 119,700 HRK while 75% of the population earn more than 119,700 HRK.

75% of the population earn less than 249,600 HRK, and 25% of the population earn more than 249,600 HRK.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Hotel Service Supervisor Salary by Experience Level in Croatia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average hotel service supervisor salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Hotel Service Supervisor in Croatia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 92,300 HRK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Hotel Service Supervisor salary would increase to 119,900 HRK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Hotel Service Supervisor, the average salary would be 180,300 HRK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 217,900 HRK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Hotel Service Supervisor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 239,000 HRK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Hotel Service Supervisor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 258,400 HRK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
92,300 HRK
2-5 Years +34%
119,900 HRK
5-10 Years +48%
180,300 HRK
10-15 Years +22%
217,900 HRK
15-20 Years +9%
239,000 HRK
20+ Years +8%
258,400 HRK

Hotel Service Supervisor Salary by Education Level in Croatia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Hotel Service Supervisor in Croatia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Hotel Service Supervisor in Croatia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 103,820 HRK.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Hotel Service Supervisor in Croatia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 161,300 HRK.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Hotel Service Supervisor in Croatia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 273,300 HRK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
103,820 HRK
Certificate or Diploma +57%
161,300 HRK
Bachelor's Degree +68%
273,300 HRK

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Croatia is around 74,200 to 223,000 HRK and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Hotel Service Supervisor Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Croatia, a male hotel service supervisor will earn an average of 168,100 HRK, while a female hotel service supervisor will earn around 180,500 HRK.

This means that a male hotel service supervisor earns approximately 7% less than a female hotel service supervisor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Croatia

Male
168,100 HRK
Female +7%
180,500 HRK

Hotel Service Supervisor Average Pay Raise in Croatia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Hotel Service Supervisor in Croatia is around 11% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Croatia is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Hotel Service Supervisor in Croatia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Croatia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Croatia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Hotel Service Supervisor Bonus and Incentive Rates in Croatia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Hotel Service Supervisor is a moderate bonus based job, with 58% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

42% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Croatia earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
187,500 HRK
Private Sector -9%
172,200 HRK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Hotel Service Supervisor

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Hotel Service Supervisor in Croatia.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 75,280 HRK
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 55,940 HRK
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 108,120 HRK
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 221,500 HRK
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 247,800 HRK
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 45,580 HRK
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,000 HRK
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 63,380 HRK
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,700 HRK
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 85,880 HRK
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 69,240 HRK
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 95,860 HRK
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 59,380 HRK
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 56,460 HRK
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,100 HRK
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 80,840 HRK
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 71,400 HRK
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 69,400 HRK
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 56,140 HRK
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 139,100 HRK
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 60,180 HRK
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 102,460 HRK
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 57,440 HRK
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 HRK
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 48,300 HRK
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 61,580 HRK
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 106,980 HRK
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 80,480 HRK
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 66,680 HRK
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 190,500 HRK
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 87,760 HRK
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,240 HRK
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 151,800 HRK
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 212,500 HRK
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 253,400 HRK
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 208,600 HRK
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 55,320 HRK
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 192,000 HRK
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 55,020 HRK
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 67,560 HRK
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 98,540 HRK
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 129,000 HRK
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 92,720 HRK
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,100 HRK
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,400 HRK
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 73,760 HRK
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 49,300 HRK
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 50,560 HRK
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 110,500 HRK
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,900 HRK
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 104,620 HRK
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 42,960 HRK
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 136,100 HRK
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 80,640 HRK
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,500 HRK
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 101,920 HRK
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 91,960 HRK
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 97,300 HRK
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 157,600 HRK
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,300 HRK
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 267,100 HRK
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 209,700 HRK
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 164,200 HRK
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 129,000 HRK
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 54,280 HRK
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 200,000 HRK
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 231,000 HRK
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 137,400 HRK
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 54,140 HRK
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 67,900 HRK
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 67,300 HRK
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 115,520 HRK
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 180,500 HRK
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 70,700 HRK
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 137,400 HRK
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 85,080 HRK
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 315,700 HRK
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 61,620 HRK
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 64,300 HRK
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 45,720 HRK
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 322,600 HRK
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 246,500 HRK
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 57,320 HRK
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 69,540 HRK
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 109,340 HRK
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 57,620 HRK
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 96,960 HRK
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 103,820 HRK
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 49,360 HRK
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 185,100 HRK
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 89,120 HRK
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 58,720 HRK
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 87,940 HRK
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 102,460 HRK
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 64,920 HRK
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,200 HRK
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 212,500 HRK
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 57,360 HRK
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 201,100 HRK
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 201,100 HRK
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 118,380 HRK
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 134,600 HRK
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 142,300 HRK
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 161,300 HRK
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 103,600 HRK
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 139,100 HRK
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,240 HRK
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 158,700 HRK
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 54,140 HRK

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Croatia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Zadar 176,800 HRK
Zagreb 204,700 HRK

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