What is the average salary for a Director of Residential Sales?

The median salary for a Director of Residential Sales in Property Operations is $175,000. Salaries range from $100,000 (25th percentile) to $165,000 (75th percentile), with top earners reaching $285,000 (90th percentile).

Is Director of Residential Sales a high-demand role?

Yes, Director of Residential Sales is a very scarce role in Property Operations, with limited candidates available. The typical candidate pool size is 40-100.

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Director of Residential Sales Salary

Q: What are other titles for Director of Residential Sales?

Common alternative titles include: Residences Sales Director, Director of Real Estate Sales (Branded), Head of Residential Sales, VP Residential Sales. These roles have similar responsibilities and compensation ranges.

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

National Compensation Range

P25

$100,000

25th percentile

P50

$175,000

Median

P75

$165,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Very Tight

Scarcity: 8/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

40-100

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

22% year-over-year

RETENTION

3 yr avg tenure

18% annual turnover

Director of Residential Sales Salary by City

New York City, NY$245,000

San Francisco, CA$230,000

Palm Beach, FL$230,000

Boston, MA$220,000

Los Angeles, CA$210,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

Dubai market grew 43% YoY; automotive brands (Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley) entering branded residences

Also Known As

Residences Sales Director, Director of Real Estate Sales (Branded), Head of Residential Sales, VP Residential Sales

What Does a Director of Residential Sales Do?

The Director of Residential Sales 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 15 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very 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 Residential Sales Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Director of Residential Sales is $175,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $100,000 to $165,000. 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 0.22% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Director of Residential Sales Career Path

Professionals who move into Director of Residential Sales 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 years, with an annual turnover rate of 18%.

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