Most salaries paid in the four-star hotel category are currently on average 15 per cent lower than those paid for the same positions in five-star hotels, according to Misco’s first edition of its salaries and benefits report for the four-star hospitality sector

The difference is most marked for those in top and middle management, who are paid 20 per cent less, while there is an average 12 per cent difference in salaries for operational staff, and an eight per cent difference for supervisory staff.

The report for four-star hotels covers a total of 38 positions which include management, executive, clerical, sales and marketing, chefs, bartenders, waiters and housekeeping staff.