Property Operations · Senior · 7 to 10 years typical
Property Controller (Luxury Residential Portfolio) 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× | $160,000 | $195,000 | $240,000 | $310,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $150,000 | $180,000 | $220,000 | $285,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $145,000 | $175,000 | $215,000 | $275,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $145,000 | $175,000 | $215,000 | $275,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $140,000 | $170,000 | $210,000 | $270,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $140,000 | $170,000 | $205,000 | $265,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $140,000 | $170,000 | $205,000 | $265,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $130,000 | $160,000 | $195,000 | $255,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $120,000 | $145,000 | $180,000 | $230,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $115,000 | $140,000 | $170,000 | $220,000 |
Time to fill 10 weeks for comparable searches, estimated from rouka's benchmark set.
Demand is increasing as luxury residential portfolios professionalize reporting, covenant compliance, and lender relations, pulling talent from institutional real estate controllership and hospitality. Controllers who can partner with asset management on analytics, forecasting, and financing transactions are consistently landing p75-p90 offers.
What does a Property Controller (Luxury Residential Portfolio) do?
The Property Controller (Luxury Residential Portfolio) 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 7 to 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 80-200 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Property Controller (Luxury Residential Portfolio) compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Property Controller (Luxury Residential Portfolio) is $140,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $115,000 to $170,000. 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 6% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Property Controller (Luxury Residential Portfolio) career path
Professionals who move into Property Controller (Luxury Residential Portfolio) 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 4.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 18%.
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