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Director of Operations (Luxury Residential) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$125,000
25th percentile
P50
$155,000
Median
P75
$185,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
40-100
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
8% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.5 yr avg tenure
15% annual turnover
Director of Operations (Luxury Residential) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Steady demand as luxury condo inventory grows in major metro markets
Also Known As
Operations Director — Luxury Residential, Head of Residential Operations, DOO — Luxury Property, VP Operations (Luxury Residential)
What Does a Director of Operations (Luxury Residential) Do?
The Director of Operations (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 8 to 14 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 40-100 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Director of Operations (Luxury Residential) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Director of Operations (Luxury Residential) is $155,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $125,000 to $185,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily 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 for this role is trending upward with 0.08% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Director of Operations (Luxury Residential) Career Path
Professionals who move into Director of Operations (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 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 15%.
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