Average hospitality job salaries in the Maldives — covering every key department from entry-level to General Manager. Figures benchmarked and updated for 2025/2026.
Are you looking for a job in the Maldives in any of the hospitality establishments? It would be a wise idea to check the cost of living and salary beforehand. While it is extremely difficult to give a precise figure, this post gives a rough guide to average salaries offered in the Maldives for the most popular hospitality industry jobs — updated for 2025/2026.
If you are exploring hospitality salaries in Dubai, we have another post covering the Average salary in the hospitality industry in Dubai. Let’s get started with the Maldives hotel job salaries below.
All figures in this post are in United States Dollars (US$) per month. Convert to your local currency at XE.com.
Food & Beverage Service Department Salaries
We cover the salary range of the most common hospitality positions in the Maldives for the Food and Beverage Service department — from Waiter and Bartender through to Food & Beverage Director.
| Job Position | Salary Range / Month (US$) |
|---|---|
| Food Server / Waiter / Waitress | 450 – 700 |
| Hostess | 450 – 850 |
| Bartender | 400 – 800 |
| Food & Beverage Supervisor / Bar Supervisor | 650 – 1,000 |
| Hotel Service Supervisor | 2,000 – 3,200 |
| Bar Manager / Outlet Manager | 1,100 – 2,700 |
| Cafeteria Manager / Restaurant Manager | 1,300 – 3,200 |
| Assistant Food & Beverage Manager | 2,700 – 5,000 |
| Food & Beverage Manager | 3,800 – 6,500 |
| Food & Beverage Director | 5,500 – 9,000 |
The salaries in the Maldives in the hotel industry are normally tax-free and most properties also provide free accommodation, food, transportation and medical insurance.
Service charges are provided and vary from property to property. In 2025/2026 these typically fall in the range of $200 – $900 per month — a meaningful uplift on top of basic salary, particularly at premium and ultra-luxury resorts. This is a wide range because the hospitality sector in the Maldives is equally vast, and remains the country’s primary source of income.
Food & Beverage Production / Kitchen Salaries
If you are looking for Chef salaries in the Maldives, we have got you covered. Kitchen salaries are particularly variable as they depend on experience, cuisine expertise, presentation standards, last-drawn salary, and more. We have listed the most current chef salary benchmarks below.
| Job Position | Salary Range / Month (US$) |
|---|---|
| Commis | 450 – 800 |
| Commis Chef 1 | 450 – 950 |
| DCDP (Demi Chef de Partie) | 550 – 1,300 |
| CDP (Chef de Partie) | 750 – 1,900 |
| Sous Chef | 1,900 – 3,200 |
| Executive Sous Chef | 2,200 – 4,200 |
| Executive Pastry Chef | 2,200 – 4,200 |
| Executive Chef | 3,200+ |
A comprehensive list of salaries is compiled by Paylab, covering almost every position in the Maldives. We have tried to cut short your research by listing all details and the most common hospitality job roles here.
The screenshot below displays minimum and maximum wages in the hospitality industry in the Maldives in local currency MVR, inclusive of service charges and bonuses.
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Housekeeping Department Salaries in the Maldives
The housekeeping department normally employs the largest number of staff in most hotels. They manage the upkeep and cleanliness of the entire hospitality establishment. If you are looking for Room Attendant salaries or other housekeeping positions in the Maldives, the table below has you covered.
| Job Position | Salary Range / Month (US$) |
|---|---|
| Room Attendant / Linen Attendant / Public Area Attendant | 380 – 650 |
| Housekeeping Supervisor | 550 – 900 |
| Senior Supervisor Housekeeping | 650 – 1,500 |
| Assistant Manager Housekeeping / Assistant Executive Housekeeper | 1,600 – 3,700 |
| Executive Housekeeper | 3,100 – 5,200 |
Front Office & Reservations Salary Averages
There are many positions in the Front Desk and Reservations department of hotel chains. We have ensured you have enough data here to make an educated guess for the remaining roles too — you can map positions based on broad categories to get a fair idea of what remuneration to expect while working in the Maldives in the hospitality sector.
We would like to reiterate that these are average wages. Service charges as already mentioned are offered on top of the basic salary, and are dependent on the business performance of the hotel and vary from property to property.
| Job Position | Salary Range / Month (US$) |
|---|---|
| Receptionist / Front Office Associate | 550 – 1,100 |
| Reservations Agent | 650 – 1,100 |
| Guest Relations Executive (GRE) | 850 – 1,300 |
| Front Office Supervisor | 950 – 1,900 |
| Duty Manager | 2,600 – 4,200 |
| Head Concierge | 2,100 – 3,700 |
| Front Office Manager / Reservations Manager | 3,100 – 4,800 |
Other Key Maldives Hospitality Salary Ranges
There are various other positions across hotels and the broader hospitality industry. Our article on hospitality job types and career paths covers the full landscape. Below are the most popular roles among expats working in the Maldives.
| Job Title | Salary Range / Month (US$) | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Associate | 850 – 1,500 | HR / Admin |
| Assistant HR Manager | 1,100 – 2,200 | HR / Admin |
| Human Resources Manager | 3,100 – 4,800 | HR / Admin |
| Chief Engineer | 3,600 – 5,200 | Engineering |
| Conference Services | 450 – 750 | Conference |
| Head Concierge | 2,100 – 3,700 | Front Office |
| Sales Manager | 3,600 – 6,800 | Sales & Marketing |
| Spa Therapist | 750 – 1,300 | Spa |
| Spa Manager | 3,100 – 5,200 | Spa |
The average salary of a Hotel General Manager in the Maldives is between USD 3,500 and USD 7,500 per month — tax-free, with accommodation and full board included.
There is no hard ceiling for a well-suited General Manager, and top candidates at ultra-luxury island resorts can earn beyond this range. Most would fall within this band as is evident from the data and screengrab from Payscale.
It is also important to understand the cost of living for a better overall judgement. This resource from Numbeo provides details on the cost of living in the Maldives and will help you estimate your monthly expenses alongside your expected income.
Wrapping It Up
All the above figures on average hotel job salaries in the Maldives are indicative, based on client research, web research, and direct feedback from hospitality professionals working in or who have worked in the Maldives. They are updated for 2025/2026 to reflect current market conditions.
This is to support job seekers in their research — we do not claim absolute accuracy, as figures vary by property, location within the Maldives, years of experience, previous salary drawn, and at times, nationality.
While a lot of resorts pay higher salaries, restaurants — barring the high-end ones — tend to pay lower. Cruise and aviation jobs generally command higher packages than the hotel industry. We will continue updating this post with new positions and revised figures.
Also read the Hotel Management Salary Guide for more insights on how much hoteliers earn around the globe.
