rouka · compensation intelligenceBenchmark set 6.2 · September 20265,222 roles · 140 regions · 10 sectors
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Household & Estate · Mid · 5 to 11 years typical

Elder Care Manager Salary

Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.

National band · annual base
$65,000
P25
$95,000
P50 · median
$130,000
P75
$165,000
P90
MODELED
rouka methodology. Morgan & Mallet International Salary Guide 2025/26 and Starkey International Household Management Salary Data. Benchmark set version 6.2, September 2026.
By market
MarketMultiplierP25P50P75P90
New York City, NY1.40×$90,000$135,000$180,000$230,000
San Francisco, CA1.30×$85,000$125,000$170,000$210,000
Boston, MA1.25×$80,000$120,000$165,000$205,000
Palm Beach, FL1.25×$80,000$120,000$165,000$205,000
Miami, FL1.23×$80,000$115,000$160,000$200,000
Los Angeles, CA1.20×$80,000$115,000$155,000$195,000
Washington, DC1.20×$80,000$115,000$155,000$195,000
Seattle, WA1.15×$75,000$110,000$150,000$185,000
Chicago, IL1.05×$70,000$100,000$135,000$170,000
Dallas, TX1.00×$65,000$95,000$130,000$165,000
MODELED
Regional multipliers applied to the national band and rounded to the nearest $5,000, the same arithmetic the Brief uses. rouka methodology. Morgan & Mallet International Salary Guide 2025/26 and Starkey International Household Management Salary Data. Benchmark set version 6.2, September 2026.
Market
Candidate market
Competitive
Scarcity 5 of 10
MODELED
rouka methodology
Candidate pool
491 to 757
active nationally
ESTIMATED
rouka search records
Demand
Stable
ESTIMATED
rouka search records
Retention
2.4 yrs
average tenure, 32% annual turnover
ESTIMATED
rouka search records
The package
Base75%
Bonus, performance-based15%
Benefits10%
Signing bonus, in 35% of offers$8,000 to $20,000

Time to fill 7 weeks for comparable searches, estimated from rouka's benchmark set.

Market trend

Geriatric care management and coordination with concierge physicians on the rise

What does an Elder Care Manager do?

The Elder Care Manager operates within private households, estates, and family residences, reporting to principals or family office leadership. Professionals in this role typically bring 5 to 11 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.

What drives Elder Care Manager compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for an Elder Care Manager is $95,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $65,000 to $130,000. The 68% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by the size and complexity of the estate, number of residences managed, household budget, geographic cost of living, and whether the principal maintains multiple domestic and international properties. Demand is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.

Elder Care Manager career path

Professionals who move into Elder Care Manager roles most commonly come from luxury hospitality, five-star hotel management, property management, or formal service training programs. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward chief of staff positions, multi-estate oversight, or private family office operations leadership. The average tenure in this role is approximately 2.4 years, with an annual turnover rate of 32%.

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