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Director of property management salary

Average director of property management salary

$97,349

$46.8 hourly rate

Entry-level director of property management salary
$62,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Salary Trends for Directors of Property Management

The average Director of Property Management earns $97,349 annually, translating to about $47 per hour. This role encompasses various responsibilities, including budgeting, tenant relations, and property maintenance oversight. Salary can fluctuate significantly based on geographical location, with states like California and New York often offering higher compensation.

Experience also plays a crucial role in determining earning potential. Directors with over ten years of experience may command salaries well above the average, reflecting their expertise and established track records. Additionally, the sector of property being managed, such as residential versus commercial real estate, can impact salary levels.

Job seekers looking to enter this field should consider obtaining relevant certifications, which can enhance their qualifications and potentially lead to higher pay. Networking within professional organizations can also provide valuable insights into salary expectations and job openings.

In summary, pursuing a career as a Director of Property Management can be lucrative, especially in high-demand areas. With the right experience and credentials, you can position yourself for success in this rewarding field.

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Where can a Director Of Property Management earn more?

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Columbus, OH$116,947
Brentwood, TN$62,674
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Brookfield Properties$152,949
CB Richard Ellis Memphis LLC$91,405

Director of property management salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Payscale, the average salary for a director of property management typically falls between $88,379 and $123,929.
zippia
$97,349yearly
glassdoor[1]
$123,929yearly
Salary.com[2]
$88,379yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$113,162yearly
payscale[4]
$97,362yearly

Average director of property management salary by state

The average director of property management salary in Connecticut, New Jersey, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average director of property management salary states are Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee.

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Highest paying states for directors of property management

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$114,838$55.21
2Oregon$102,053$49.06
3Rhode Island$101,472$48.78
4California$106,081$51.00
5New York$102,629$49.34
6New Jersey$113,396$54.52
7Washington$99,920$48.04
8Nevada$99,539$47.86
9Vermont$98,521$47.37
10Arizona$91,888$44.18
11Massachusetts$99,914$48.04
12Ohio$98,475$47.34
13North Carolina$89,920$43.23
14Delaware$89,032$42.80
15West Virginia$79,744$38.34
16Virginia$88,628$42.61
17Maine$94,619$45.49
18Illinois$87,462$42.05
19Michigan$85,087$40.91
20South Dakota$76,758$36.90
21Utah$79,452$38.20
22New Hampshire$88,569$42.58
23New Mexico$83,939$40.36
24Wyoming$77,463$37.24
25Hawaii$89,414$42.99
26Pennsylvania$83,505$40.15
27Idaho$85,413$41.06
28Texas$79,372$38.16
29Louisiana$72,955$35.07
30North Dakota$77,366$37.20
31District of Columbia$91,793$44.13
32Alaska$80,534$38.72
33Montana$82,519$39.67
34Wisconsin$78,495$37.74
35Maryland$82,884$39.85
36Minnesota$80,392$38.65
37Indiana$76,321$36.69
38Mississippi$67,840$32.62
39Colorado$76,562$36.81
40Oklahoma$68,005$32.69
41Kentucky$76,778$36.91
42Alabama$66,370$31.91
43South Carolina$61,521$29.58
44Iowa$75,749$36.42
45Nebraska$72,155$34.69
46Missouri$71,147$34.21
47Kansas$66,779$32.11
48Florida$60,300$28.99
49Arkansas$62,296$29.95
50Georgia$59,346$28.53
51Tennessee$62,160$29.88
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Highest paying cities for directors of property management

The highest-paying cities for directors of property management are San Francisco, CA, Newark, NJ, and Cleveland, OH.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$116,947$56.22
2Newark, NJ$113,642$54.64
3Cleveland, OH$103,089$49.56
4New York, NY$102,750$49.40
5Seattle, WA$100,253$48.20
6Boston, MA$99,982$48.07
7Las Vegas, NV$98,567$47.39
8Arlington, VA$91,923$44.19
9Washington, DC$91,819$44.14
10Chandler, AZ$91,724$44.10
11Chicago, IL$88,265$42.44
12Charlotte, NC$86,716$41.69
13Detroit, MI$85,809$41.25
14Philadelphia, PA$84,143$40.45
15Baltimore, MD$83,295$40.05
16Brooklyn Park, MN$80,439$38.67
17Austin, TX$79,460$38.20
18Grand Forks, ND$78,660$37.82
19Denver, CO$76,394$36.73
20Brentwood, TN$62,674$30.13

Director of property management salary details

A director of property management's salary ranges from $62,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $151,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average director of property management salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a director of property management's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$151,000$12,583$73
75th Percentile$122,000$10,167$59
Average$97,349$8,112$47
25th Percentile$77,000$6,417$37
10th Percentile$62,000$5,167$30

Highest paying director of property management jobs

The highest paying types of directors of property management are acquisitions manager, real estate manager, and communications manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Leasing Consultant$32,729$2,727$15.7411,371
Leasing Agent$33,660$2,805$16.1832,462
Leasing Professional$32,944$2,745$15.8448,976
Building Manager$66,595$5,550$32.0215,982
Leasing Manager$47,633$3,969$22.9016,376
Acquisitions Manager$97,768$8,147$47.009,054

Top companies hiring directors of property management now:

  1. The Hartford jobs (5)
  2. Cushman & Wakefield jobs (7)
  3. Lockheed Martin jobs (4)
  4. Meijer jobs (4)
  5. Public Storage jobs (12)

Which companies pay directors of property management the most?

Director of property management salaries at Brookfield Properties and Tesoro are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average director of property management salary at companies like AIG and ASML Holding are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Brookfield Properties$152,949$73.53
2Tesoro$139,840$67.23
3AIG$125,313$60.25
4ASML Holding$118,861$57.14
5Morgan Stanley$117,099$56.30
6Grant Thornton$115,831$55.69
7Ryan$106,134$51.03
8Arch Capital Group$105,716$50.83
9Wells Fargo$105,329$50.64
10The Hartford$101,314$48.71
11TLC Management$99,921$48.04
12University of Massachusetts Medical School$95,903$46.11
13Realized$95,618$45.97
14CBRE Group$94,533$45.45
15Impax Laboratories$93,335$44.87
16GPAC$93,020$44.72
17Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc$92,132$44.29
18Allied Solutions$91,424$43.95
19New Jersey Community Capital$91,411$43.95
20CB Richard Ellis Memphis LLC$91,405$43.94

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Director of property management salary trends

The average director of property management salary has risen by $11,667 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average director of property management earned $85,682 annually, but today, they earn $97,349 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for directors of property management over the last decade.

Compare director of property management salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average director of property management salary over time

Compare director of property management salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Director of property management salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$97,300$46.80+1.5%
2024$95,900$46.10+0.7%
2023$95,200$45.77-0.6%
2022$95,700$46.03+2.8%
2021$93,100$44.75+2.9%

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