What are the salaries in hospitality, sport, leisure and tourism?
According to the gradireland Graduate Salary & Graduate Recruitment Trends Survey 2009, the average graduate salary in the tourism, hospitality, sport and leisure sector in Northern Ireland and the Republic is around €25,000. Higher salaries tend to be found on graduate management training programmes such as those in the hospitality and catering sectors, and on individual management roles for which a good level of experience is needed. Salaries for tourism, leisure and sporting roles are often lower, as graduates need to consider more entry-level roles. Managers can earn on average between €40,000 and €70,000, depending on the level of experience. Reduced opportunities at the moment mean that you may be wise to focus on getting your foot in the door of organisations, particularly those in the tourism sector where graduate demand for jobs is always high. And remember that additional benefits such as meals and use of leisure facilities can be on offer, particularly in the hospitality sec
