Executive Director Senior Living Salary in the United States

How much does an Executive Director Senior Living make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Director Senior Living in the United States is $78,538 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Executive Director Senior Living's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,281
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,242 to $81,544
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,780
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Executive Director Senior Living Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $81,544 $6,795 $1,568 $39
Average $78,538 $6,545 $1,510 $38
25th Percentile $69,242 $5,770 $1,332 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Executive Director Senior Living Salaries

An Executive Director Senior Living's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Executive Director Senior Living Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Director Senior Living's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,664
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,408
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,788
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,847
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,262
Levels Salary
Entry Level Executive Director Senior Living$72,664
Intermediate Level Executive Director Senior Living$73,408
Senior Level Executive Director Senior Living$75,788
Specialist Level Executive Director Senior Living$78,847
Expert Level Executive Director Senior Living$80,262
$72,664 0 yr
$73,408 < 2 yrs
$75,788 2-4 yrs
$78,847 5-8 yrs
$80,262 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Executive Director Senior Livings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $99,059
  • San Francisco: $98,085
  • Oakland: $95,910

What Skills Can Increase an Executive Director Senior Living's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 4.28% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Medication Administration (Mentioned in 6.08% Job Postings): Medication administration is the direct application of a prescribed medication whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means to the body of the individual by an individual legally authorized to do so.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 2.42% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Planning 4.28%
Medication Administration 6.08%
Housekeeping 2.42%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Executive Director Senior Living's salary.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 38%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Dedication
 $108,382
38%
Decision Making
 $98,957
26%
Time Management
 $88,747
13%
Problem Solving
 $87,177
11%
Leadership
 $86,391
10%
Verbal Communication
 $85,606
9%
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How Education impacts an Executive Director Senior Living's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Executive Director Senior Livings enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Executive Director Senior Living with a Bachelor's Degree is between $81,302 and $86,520).

Executive Director Senior Living Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Executive Director Senior Living
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.8%
High School 10.8%
Associates 16.2%
Bachelors 29.7%
Masters 35.1%
Doctorate 5.4%
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Executive Director Senior Living Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Director Senior Living's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$69,242
Average $78,538/year
$81,544
$5,770
Average $6,545/month
$6,795
$1,332
Average $1,510/week
$1,568
$33
Average $38/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $81,544 $6,795 $1,568 $39
Average $78,538 $6,545 $1,510 $38
25th Percentile $69,242 $5,770 $1,332 $33

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Salary Trends for Executive Director Senior Living

Salaries for an Executive Director Senior Living can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,704 in 2023 to around $65,679 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Executive Director Senior Living salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Executive Director Senior Living Over Time

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$65,704
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$66,022
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2024 $66,022
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