What is the average salary for a Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront)?

The median salary for a Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) in Property Operations is $80,000. Salaries range from $60,000 (25th percentile) to $105,000 (75th percentile), with top earners reaching $130,000 (90th percentile).

Is Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) a high-demand role?

Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) has a balanced supply-demand dynamic in Property Operations. The typical candidate pool size is 15-40.

Property Operations · Manager

Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) Salary

Q: What are other titles for Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront)?

Common alternative titles include: Waterfront Marina Manager, Marina Director (Luxury Residential), Residential Marina Manager, Marina Operations Manager (Luxury). 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

$60,000

25th percentile

P50

$80,000

Median

P75

$105,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Competitive

Scarcity: 5/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

15-40

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

4% year-over-year

RETENTION

4 yr avg tenure

12% annual turnover

Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) Salary by City

New York City, NY$110,000

San Francisco, CA$105,000

Palm Beach, FL$105,000

Boston, MA$100,000

Los Angeles, CA$95,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

Niche but growing as luxury waterfront developments add marina amenities

Also Known As

Waterfront Marina Manager, Marina Director (Luxury Residential), Residential Marina Manager, Marina Operations Manager (Luxury)

What Does a Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) Do?

The Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) 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 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.

What Drives Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) is $80,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $60,000 to $105,000. The 59% 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 is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.

Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) Career Path

Professionals who move into Marina Manager (Luxury Waterfront) 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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