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Director of Residences (Branded) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$150,000
25th percentile
P50
$210,000
Median
P75
$300,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
15-40
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
15% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.5 yr avg tenure
14% annual turnover
Director of Residences (Branded) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
15-20% premium for combined hospitality + real estate expertise; fastest-growing luxury property segment
Also Known As
Branded Residences Director, Head of Branded Residences, GM — Branded Residences, Director of Residential Operations (Branded)
What Does a Director of Residences (Branded) Do?
The Director of Residences (Branded) 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 10 to 16 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives Director of Residences (Branded) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Director of Residences (Branded) is $210,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $150,000 to $300,000. The 71% 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 for this role is trending upward with 0.15% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Director of Residences (Branded) Career Path
Professionals who move into Director of Residences (Branded) 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 14%.
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