Hospitality · Senior · 10 to 18 years typical
Ayurveda Director / Resident Ayurvedic Physician Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 257 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $110,000 | $140,000 | $180,000 | $225,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $100,000 | $130,000 | $170,000 | $210,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $100,000 | $125,000 | $165,000 | $200,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $100,000 | $125,000 | $165,000 | $200,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $95,000 | $125,000 | $160,000 | $195,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $95,000 | $120,000 | $155,000 | $190,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $95,000 | $120,000 | $155,000 | $190,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $90,000 | $115,000 | $150,000 | $185,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $80,000 | $105,000 | $135,000 | $170,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $80,000 | $100,000 | $130,000 | $160,000 |
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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 $80,000 to $130,000. The 52% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation 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 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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