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Ayurveda Director / Resident Ayurvedic Physician Salary

Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.

National Compensation Range

P25

$35,000

25th percentile

P50

$100,000

Median

P75

$65,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Very Tight

Scarcity: 8/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

20-60

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

11% year-over-year

RETENTION

4 yr avg tenure

10% annual turnover

Ayurveda Director / Resident Ayurvedic Physician Salary by City

New York City, NY$140,000
San Francisco, CA$130,000
Palm Beach, FL$130,000
Boston, MA$125,000
Los Angeles, CA$120,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

Ayurveda key differentiator for luxury wellness brands. Growing Western consumer adoption driving resort investment.

Also Known As

Head of Ayurveda (Resort), Ayurvedic Physician (Hotel), Director of Ayurvedic Wellness, Chief Ayurveda Practitioner (Resort)

What Does an Ayurveda Director / Resident Ayurvedic Physician Do?

The Ayurveda Director / Resident Ayurvedic Physician operates within luxury hotels, resorts, private clubs, and hospitality groups, overseeing guest experience, food and beverage operations, and property performance. Professionals in this role typically bring 10 to 18 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 20-60 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Ayurveda Director / Resident Ayurvedic Physician Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for an Ayurveda Director / Resident Ayurvedic Physician is $100,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $35,000 to $65,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by property size and star rating, revenue under management, brand affiliation (independent vs. flagged), market tier (gateway city vs. resort), and whether the role carries full P&L responsibility. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.11% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Ayurveda Director / Resident Ayurvedic Physician Career Path

Professionals who move into Ayurveda Director / Resident Ayurvedic Physician roles most commonly come from branded luxury hotel operations, food and beverage management, revenue management, or hospitality management programs at top-tier schools. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward multi-property or regional oversight, VP of operations for hotel groups, or independent resort ownership and advisory roles. The average tenure in this role is approximately 4 years, with an annual turnover rate of 10%.

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