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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Iceland 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Iceland?


Average Monthly Salary
473,000 ISK
( 5,680,000 ISK yearly)

LOW
174,000
ISK
AVERAGE
473,000
ISK
HIGH
1,280,000
ISK
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland typically earns around 473,000 ISK. Salaries range from 174,000 ISK (lowest average) to 1,280,000 ISK (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Iceland exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager705,000 ISK
All Rounder250,000 ISK
Assistant Executive Housekeeper200,000 ISK
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller385,000 ISK
Assistant Food and Beverage Director862,000 ISK
Assistant Hospitality Manager902,000 ISK
Assistant Storekeeper176,000 ISK
Assistant Tour Manager420,000 ISK
Baker and Pastrycook218,000 ISK
Bakery Manager479,000 ISK
Bakery Superintendent312,000 ISK
Banquet Captain260,000 ISK
Banquet Manager331,000 ISK
Banquet Server219,000 ISK
Bar Attendant208,000 ISK
Bar Manager429,000 ISK
Bar Supervisor295,000 ISK
Barista252,000 ISK
Bartender245,000 ISK
Bellman200,000 ISK
Beverage Manager499,000 ISK
Bistro Attendant221,000 ISK
Buffet Chef374,000 ISK
Buffet Host202,000 ISK
Buffet Manager451,000 ISK
Butcher and Slaughterer169,000 ISK
Cafeteria Assistant222,000 ISK
Cafeteria Manager384,000 ISK
Cafeteria Supervisor302,000 ISK
Cake Decorator237,000 ISK
Casino Shift Manager702,000 ISK
Chain Store Customer Support340,000 ISK
Chef388,000 ISK
Chef De Cuisine561,000 ISK
Club Manager736,000 ISK
Cluster Director936,000 ISK
Cluster Revenue Manager733,000 ISK
Cocktail Server219,000 ISK
Coffee Shop Manager701,000 ISK
Concierge206,000 ISK
Confectionery Baker232,000 ISK
Conference and Sales Coordinator387,000 ISK
Conference Services Manager484,000 ISK
Cook335,000 ISK
Corporate Sous Chef570,000 ISK
Corporate Travel Consultant584,000 ISK
Croupier278,000 ISK
Culinary Assistant184,000 ISK
Culinary Associate183,000 ISK
Culinary Tour Guide494,000 ISK
Demi Chef424,000 ISK
Dietary Aide410,000 ISK
Dining Room Supervisor353,000 ISK
Dishwasher158,000 ISK
Duty Manager473,000 ISK
Events Coordinator322,000 ISK
Executive Chef448,000 ISK
Executive Pastry Chef370,000 ISK
Fast Food Cook316,000 ISK
Fast Food Shift Supervisor352,000 ISK
Fine Dining Cook557,000 ISK
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef560,000 ISK
Fleet Manager983,000 ISK
Food and Beverage Manager749,000 ISK
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst517,000 ISK
Food Consultant616,000 ISK
Food Photographer413,000 ISK
Food Policy Analyst554,000 ISK
Food Safety Auditor515,000 ISK
Food Safety Compliance Manager596,000 ISK
Food Safety Coordinator454,000 ISK
Food Server215,000 ISK
Food Service Director807,000 ISK
Food Service Manager825,000 ISK
Food Service Sales520,000 ISK
Food Service Worker201,000 ISK
Food Stylist333,000 ISK
Food Sustainability Consultant587,000 ISK
Front Desk Agent246,000 ISK
Front Desk Clerk230,000 ISK
Front Office Manager437,000 ISK
Gastronomy Consultant449,000 ISK
Guest Service Executive687,000 ISK
Guest Service Representative285,000 ISK
Head Chef 489,000 ISK
Head Concierge307,000 ISK
Hospitality Director1,200,000 ISK
Hospitality Technology Specialist510,000 ISK
Hostess / Host250,000 ISK
Hotel Desk Clerk246,000 ISK
Hotel Maid171,000 ISK
Hotel Manager1,220,000 ISK
Hotel Revenue Manager720,000 ISK
Hotel Sales Manager858,000 ISK
Hotel Service Supervisor687,000 ISK
Hotel Staff221,000 ISK
Inventory Coordinator264,000 ISK
Kitchen Manager417,000 ISK
Kitchen Staff228,000 ISK
Kitchen Supervisor341,000 ISK
Line Cook381,000 ISK
Luggage Porter173,000 ISK
Molecular Gastronomist575,000 ISK
Motel Manager685,000 ISK
Pastry Chef345,000 ISK
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant233,000 ISK
Personal Chef493,000 ISK
Production Operator331,000 ISK
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator379,000 ISK
Receptionist238,000 ISK
Regional Restaurant Manager962,000 ISK
Restaurant Manager819,000 ISK
Restaurant Server197,000 ISK
Room Reservations Manager808,000 ISK
Room Service Manager767,000 ISK
Sous Chef429,000 ISK
Special Events Coordinator498,000 ISK
Supervisor of Food Services565,000 ISK
Sustainable Catering Coordinator492,000 ISK
Sustainable Tourism Consultant544,000 ISK
Tour Consultant567,000 ISK
Tour Guide408,000 ISK
Tour Manager510,000 ISK
Travel Agent423,000 ISK
Travel Consultant556,000 ISK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist507,000 ISK
Waiter / Waitress211,000 ISK
Wedding Planner644,000 ISK


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Iceland

Median and salary distribution Iceland Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
640,000 ISK or more
10% of people earn
525,000 to 640,000 ISK
20% of people earn
273,000 ISK or less
65% of people earn
273,000 to 525,000 ISK
Minimum Salary
174,000
ISK
Median
445,000
ISK
Maximum
1,280,000
ISK




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland range from 174,000 ISK (starting average salary) to 1,280,000 ISK (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 445,000 ISK, implying that half of the workforce in Iceland earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland earn less than 343,000 ISK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 576,000 ISK, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 273,000 ISK to 525,000 ISK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 273,000 ISK mark, while 10% ranged from 525,000 ISK to 640,000 ISK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 640,000 ISK or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Iceland costs anywhere from 3,450,000 ISK to 10,300,000 ISK and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Iceland

Salary comparison by gender Iceland Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
484,000 ISK
Female-4%
462,000 ISK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Iceland for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Iceland

How much are annual salary increments in Iceland for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Iceland Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Iceland / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Iceland is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Iceland

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Iceland Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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86% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 14% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
14%
No Bonus
86%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Iceland


2,730 ISK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland is 2,730 ISK.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland is 1,000 ISK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Reykjavik499,000 ISK

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Iceland is 25% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
614,000 ISK
Public Sector+25%
765,000 ISK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 445,000 ISK and 576,000 ISK. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Iceland ranges from 174,000 ISK to 343,000 ISK. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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