Property Operations · Director · 12 to 18 years typical
Director of Residences / Residences General Manager Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $170,000 | $205,000 | $265,000 | $350,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $155,000 | $190,000 | $245,000 | $325,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $150,000 | $180,000 | $240,000 | $315,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $150,000 | $180,000 | $240,000 | $315,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $145,000 | $180,000 | $235,000 | $305,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $145,000 | $175,000 | $230,000 | $300,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $145,000 | $175,000 | $230,000 | $300,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $140,000 | $165,000 | $220,000 | $290,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $125,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $265,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $120,000 | $145,000 | $190,000 | $250,000 |
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What does a Director of Residences / Residences General Manager do?
The Director of Residences / Residences General Manager 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 12 to 18 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 30-80 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Director of Residences / Residences General Manager compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Director of Residences / Residences General Manager is $145,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $120,000 to $190,000. The 48% 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 18% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Director of Residences / Residences General Manager career path
Professionals who move into Director of Residences / Residences General Manager 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 4 years, with an annual turnover rate of 12%.
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