Average Hotel Staff Salary in Tanzania for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Hotel Staff salary for 2024 in Tanzania 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 Tanzanian shilling. To keep things simple, we are using the TZS currency code instead of the currency symbol Sh.

How Much Does a Hotel Staff Make in Tanzania?

A Hotel Staff working in Tanzania will typically earn around 5,003,800 TZS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 2,698,900 TZS to the highest average salary of 7,561,700 TZS.

Average Annual Salary
5,003,800 TZS
Average Monthly Salary
416,983 TZS

Lowest Annual Salary
2,698,900 TZS
Lowest Monthly Salary
224,908 TZS

Highest Annual Salary
7,561,700 TZS
Highest Monthly Salary
630,141 TZS

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

Hotel Staff 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 Staff Salaries in Tanzania

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Hotel Staff can earn between 2,698,900 TZS and 7,561,700 TZS on average in Tanzania. 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 Staff in Tanzania is 4,609,700 TZS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 4,609,700 TZS, and 50% of the population earn more than 4,609,700 TZS.

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 Staff salary in Tanzania, 25% of the population are earning less than 3,288,400 TZS while 75% of the population earn more than 3,288,400 TZS.

75% of the population earn less than 5,605,200 TZS, and 25% of the population earn more than 5,605,200 TZS.

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 Staff Salary by Experience Level in Tanzania

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 staff 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 Staff in Tanzania that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 3,144,700 TZS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Hotel Staff salary would increase to 3,970,700 TZS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Hotel Staff, the average salary would be 5,232,400 TZS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 6,156,100 TZS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Hotel Staff with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 6,815,700 TZS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Hotel Staff with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 7,246,500 TZS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
3,144,700 TZS
2-5 Years +26%
3,970,700 TZS
5-10 Years +32%
5,232,400 TZS
10-15 Years +18%
6,156,100 TZS
15-20 Years +11%
6,815,700 TZS
20+ Years +6%
7,246,500 TZS

Hotel Staff Salary by Education Level in Tanzania

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 Staff in Tanzania 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 Staff in Tanzania with a high school education can earn an average salary of 3,970,700 TZS.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Hotel Staff in Tanzania with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 5,423,100 TZS.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Hotel Staff in Tanzania with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 6,984,300 TZS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
3,970,700 TZS
Certificate or Diploma +37%
5,423,100 TZS
Bachelor's Degree +29%
6,984,300 TZS

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 Tanzania is around 6,310,000 to 18,900,000 TZS 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 Staff 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 Tanzania, a male hotel staff will earn an average of 5,172,800 TZS, while a female hotel staff will earn around 4,799,700 TZS.

This means that a male hotel staff earns approximately 8% more than a female hotel staff for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Tanzania

Male
5,172,800 TZS
Female -8%
4,799,700 TZS

Hotel Staff Average Pay Raise in Tanzania

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 Staff in Tanzania is around 9% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Tanzania is around 8% every 18 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 = ( 9 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Hotel Staff in Tanzania can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Tanzania for 2024

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

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

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Hotel Staff Bonus and Incentive Rates in Tanzania

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 Staff is a low bonus based job, with 23% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

77% 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 1% to 2%.

Received Bonus
23%
No Bonus
77%

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 Tanzania earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
15,838,200 TZS
Private Sector -7%
14,760,200 TZS

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Hotel Staff

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Hotel Staff in Tanzania.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,457,900 TZS
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,475,900 TZS
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,879,100 TZS
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,999,200 TZS
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 21,478,100 TZS
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,355,800 TZS
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,141,000 TZS
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,146,100 TZS
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,557,500 TZS
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,488,800 TZS
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,914,900 TZS
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,051,500 TZS
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,991,200 TZS
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,136,500 TZS
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,080,900 TZS
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,045,600 TZS
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,109,700 TZS
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,156,100 TZS
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,908,200 TZS
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,721,300 TZS
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,461,900 TZS
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,576,900 TZS
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,232,400 TZS
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,704,700 TZS
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,079,300 TZS
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,256,700 TZS
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,421,200 TZS
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,826,100 TZS
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,591,900 TZS
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,519,700 TZS
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,004,700 TZS
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,804,400 TZS
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,079,500 TZS
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,879,000 TZS
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,280,700 TZS
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,479,600 TZS
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,363,700 TZS
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,001,100 TZS
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,799,700 TZS
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,058,300 TZS
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,142,700 TZS
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,932,200 TZS
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,257,300 TZS
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,038,300 TZS
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,561,900 TZS
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,696,900 TZS
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,270,100 TZS
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,332,900 TZS
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,270,100 TZS
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,177,900 TZS
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,082,500 TZS
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,116,600 TZS
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,184,400 TZS
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,606,200 TZS
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,653,500 TZS
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,891,600 TZS
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,907,600 TZS
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,604,800 TZS
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,158,800 TZS
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,319,300 TZS
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 25,200,800 TZS
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,958,500 TZS
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,838,200 TZS
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,727,200 TZS
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,739,800 TZS
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,121,700 TZS
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,558,300 TZS
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,833,900 TZS
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,846,300 TZS
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,073,300 TZS
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,545,500 TZS
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,584,800 TZS
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,599,800 TZS
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,587,900 TZS
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,626,700 TZS
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,583,100 TZS
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,119,100 TZS
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,761,400 TZS
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,989,600 TZS
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,211,600 TZS
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 28,679,900 TZS
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,159,800 TZS
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,320,700 TZS
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,193,900 TZS
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,044,200 TZS
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,063,200 TZS
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,650,700 TZS
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,154,500 TZS
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 3,959,700 TZS
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,360,400 TZS
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,149,100 TZS
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,326,200 TZS
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,942,800 TZS
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,133,400 TZS
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,686,100 TZS
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 22,321,900 TZS
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,321,100 TZS
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,822,700 TZS
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,321,100 TZS
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,598,500 TZS
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,248,600 TZS
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,998,600 TZS
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,600,600 TZS
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,798,900 TZS
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,409,200 TZS
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,239,700 TZS
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,565,900 TZS
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,519,400 TZS
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,846,300 TZS

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Dar es Salaam 5,545,500 TZS
Dodoma 4,585,100 TZS
Mwanza 5,242,700 TZS

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