How much does a director of front office make?

The average director of front office salary in the United States is $78,170. Director of front office salaries typically range between $49,000 and $123,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for directors of front office is $37.58 per hour. Director of front office salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Directors of front office earn the highest average salary in New York.

Director of front office salary

Q: What state pays Directors Of Front Office the most?

New York pays Directors Of Front Office the most in the United States, with an average salary of $98,976 per year, or $47.58 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a director of front office?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a director of front office if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $96,415 per year.

Average director of front office salary

$78,170

$37.58 hourly rate

Entry-level director of front office salary

$49,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Role of a Director of Front Office

The Director of Front Office plays a critical role in hotel management, responsible for overseeing daily operations in the front office, managing staff, and ensuring guest satisfaction. These professionals typically work in high-pressure environments, balancing customer service excellence with operational efficiency.

Salary Breakdown

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Director of Front Office is $78,170 per year. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as:

Location: Directors in major metropolitan areas often earn higher salaries.
Experience: Those with more years in the industry or in managerial roles typically command higher wages.
Type of establishment: Luxury hotels may offer more competitive salaries compared to budget accommodations.

Career Opportunities

Job seekers can find numerous opportunities listed on Zippia, enabling them to compare salaries by state and identify the highest-paying positions available. Understanding salary ranges and job responsibilities allows aspiring directors to make informed career decisions. By leveraging Zippia's resources, individuals can navigate their path toward a successful career in hospitality management.

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Director of front office salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a director of front office typically falls between $63,610 and $114,624.

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$78,170yearly

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$114,624yearly

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$74,611yearly

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$63,619yearly

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$63,610yearly

Average director of front office salary by state

The average director of front office salary in New York, New Hampshire, and Virginia are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average director of front office salary states are Illinois, Oklahoma, and Florida.

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Highest paying states for directors of front office

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Louisiana	$85,196	$40.96
2	New Hampshire	$94,172	$45.27
3	West Virginia	$81,976	$39.41
4	New York	$96,415	$46.35
5	Vermont	$90,922	$43.71
6	Connecticut	$87,604	$42.12
7	Wisconsin	$85,109	$40.92
8	Virginia	$92,262	$44.36
9	District of Columbia	$98,976	$47.58
10	Utah	$82,209	$39.52
11	South Dakota	$77,325	$37.18
12	North Carolina	$87,348	$41.99
13	South Carolina	$77,348	$37.19
14	Ohio	$83,226	$40.01
15	New Jersey	$90,744	$43.63
16	Maine	$78,483	$37.73
17	California	$84,994	$40.86
18	Mississippi	$74,422	$35.78
19	Michigan	$77,568	$37.29
20	Rhode Island	$79,304	$38.13
21	Maryland	$85,232	$40.98
22	Kentucky	$76,421	$36.74
23	Hawaii	$77,041	$37.04
24	Delaware	$81,262	$39.07
25	Arizona	$72,287	$34.75
26	Pennsylvania	$73,477	$35.33
27	Tennessee	$71,408	$34.33
28	Nevada	$74,444	$35.79
29	Alabama	$68,971	$33.16
30	Arkansas	$69,374	$33.35
31	North Dakota	$71,918	$34.58
32	Minnesota	$73,417	$35.30
33	Indiana	$71,678	$34.46
34	Montana	$71,361	$34.31
35	Oregon	$74,509	$35.82
36	Alaska	$57,364	$27.58
37	New Mexico	$72,251	$34.74
38	Massachusetts	$75,951	$36.51
39	Wyoming	$67,114	$32.27
40	Missouri	$71,630	$34.44
41	Oklahoma	$65,812	$31.64
42	Florida	$64,829	$31.17
43	Idaho	$70,076	$33.69
44	Iowa	$69,946	$33.63
45	Georgia	$70,857	$34.07
46	Colorado	$66,609	$32.02
47	Washington	$68,687	$33.02
48	Texas	$64,053	$30.79
49	Nebraska	$68,518	$32.94
50	Illinois	$66,518	$31.98
51	Kansas	$60,823	$29.24

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Highest paying cities for directors of front office

The highest-paying cities for directors of front office are Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Arlington, VA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington, DC	$98,992	$47.59
2	New York, NY	$96,774	$46.53
3	Arlington, VA	$93,199	$44.81
4	Burlington, VT	$90,025	$43.28
5	San Francisco, CA	$88,614	$42.60
6	Stamford, CT	$88,343	$42.47
7	Annapolis, MD	$85,382	$41.05
8	New Orleans, LA	$84,966	$40.85
9	Athens, OH	$83,960	$40.37
10	Salt Lake City, UT	$81,759	$39.31
11	Providence, RI	$79,257	$38.10
12	Detroit, MI	$78,032	$37.52
13	Urban Honolulu, HI	$77,067	$37.05
14	Springfield, MA	$76,814	$36.93
15	Eugene, OR	$76,338	$36.70
16	Philadelphia, PA	$74,023	$35.59
17	Vancouver, WA	$72,319	$34.77
18	Phoenix, AZ	$72,253	$34.74
19	Atlanta, GA	$71,029	$34.15
20	Omaha, NE	$69,131	$33.24

Director of front office salary details

A director of front office's salary ranges from $49,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $123,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a director of front office's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$123,000	$10,250	$59
75th Percentile	$99,000	$8,250	$48
Average	$78,170	$6,514	$38
25th Percentile	$61,000	$5,083	$29
10th Percentile	$49,000	$4,083	$24

Highest paying director of front office jobs

The highest paying types of directors of front office are director, hotel director, and rooms director.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Hotel Manager	$69,364	$5,780	$33.35	268,415
Night Shift Manager	$33,705	$2,809	$16.20	245,963
Manager On Duty	$37,423	$3,119	$17.99	318,375
Resort Manager	$42,365	$3,530	$20.37	261,327
Rooms Director	$75,363	$6,280	$36.23	5,845
Director	$113,489	$9,457	$54.56	230,711

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Which companies pay directors of front office the most?

Director of front office salaries at MUFG EMEA and Stanford University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average director of front office salary at companies like University of California and Harvard University are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	MUFG EMEA	$129,566	$62.29
2	Stanford University	$112,962	$54.31
3	University of California	$106,187	$51.05
4	Harvard University	$93,184	$44.80
5	Edward Jones	$91,305	$43.90
6	University of Southern California	$87,097	$41.87
7	Hireology	$86,384	$41.53
8	University of Washington	$84,444	$40.60
9	Davidson Kempner	$84,137	$40.45
10	Carnegie Mellon University	$82,075	$39.46
11	Doubletree	$78,995	$37.98
12	PM Holdings LLC	$78,995	$37.98
13	Eagle Family Foods Inc	$78,995	$37.98
14	n/a	$78,931	$37.95
15	ARLO	$78,449	$37.72
16	Arlo Hotels	$77,040	$37.04
17	Women's Business Development Center	$76,821	$36.93
18	Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants	$75,802	$36.44
19	Aimbridge Hospitality	$75,753	$36.42
20	Benchmark Group	$75,674	$36.38

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Director of front office salary trends

The average director of front office salary has risen by $12,718 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average director of front office earned $65,452 annually, but today, they earn $78,170 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for directors of front office over the last decade.

Compare director of front office salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average director of front office salary over time

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Director of front office salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$78,200	$37.58	+4.0%
2024	$75,100	$36.10	+1.9%
2023	$73,600	$35.41	+3.0%
2022	$71,500	$34.35	-0.1%
2021	$71,500	$34.38	+4.1%

Recently added director of front office salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Sonesta Hotels	Assistant Director of Front Office	New York, NY	06/30/2025	$70,000
Marriott International	Director of Front Office	Boston, MA	06/29/2025	$95,000
Sitio de Experiencia de Candidatos	Director of Front Office	Boston, MA	06/29/2025	$95,000
Hyatt Hotels Corp	Director of Front Office	New York, NY	06/27/2025	$85,000
Webster Bank Group	Director, Front Line Controls Officer	Waterbury, CT	06/27/2025	$130,000
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group	Assistant Director of Front Office	New York, NY	06/25/2025	$90,000
Corporate Office	Assistant Director of Front Office	Carlsbad, CA	06/19/2025	$78,000
Omni Hotels	Assistant Director of Front Office	Carlsbad, CA	06/18/2025	$78,000
Resort Manager In Amelia Island, Florida	Assistant Director of Front Office	Carlsbad, CA	06/18/2025	$78,000
Marriott International	Flex Director, Front Office Business Process, Opera PMS	Bethesda, MD	06/16/2025	$118,082

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