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Community Manager (Luxury Residential) Salary

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

National Compensation Range

P25

$65,000

25th percentile

P50

$85,000

Median

P75

$115,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Competitive

Scarcity: 4/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

80-200

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

4% year-over-year

RETENTION

2.5 yr avg tenure

22% annual turnover

Community Manager (Luxury Residential) Salary by City

New York City, NY$120,000
San Francisco, CA$110,000
Palm Beach, FL$110,000
Boston, MA$105,000
Los Angeles, CA$100,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

Stable demand; often entry point into luxury property management

Also Known As

Residential Community Manager, Property Community Manager (Luxury), Luxury Community Director, Community Relations Manager (Residential)

What Does a Community Manager (Luxury Residential) Do?

The Community Manager (Luxury Residential) operates managing luxury residential properties, branded residences, and high-end real estate assets for developers, family offices, or property management firms. Professionals in this role typically bring 3 to 7 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.

What Drives Community Manager (Luxury Residential) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Community Manager (Luxury Residential) is $85,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $65,000 to $115,000. The 59% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by portfolio size and asset value, number of units managed, market tier, property type (branded residence vs. conventional luxury), and development-phase involvement. Demand is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.

Community Manager (Luxury Residential) Career Path

Professionals who move into Community Manager (Luxury Residential) roles most commonly come from luxury hotel operations, real estate asset management, facilities management, or construction project management. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward VP of property management, real estate development leadership, or asset management roles at family offices and investment firms. The average tenure in this role is approximately 2.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 22%.

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