Executive Director Retirement Community Salary in the United States

How much does an Executive Director Retirement Community make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Director Retirement Community in the United States is $54,869 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,439
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,840 to $59,878
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,350
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Executive Director Retirement Community Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $59,878 $4,990 $1,152 $29
Average $54,869 $4,572 $1,055 $26
25th Percentile $48,840 $4,070 $939 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Executive Director Retirement Community Salaries

An Executive Director Retirement Community'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Executive Director Retirement Community Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Director Retirement Community'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): $53,445
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,864
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,450
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,446
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,029
Levels Salary
Entry Level Executive Director Retirement Community$53,445
Intermediate Level Executive Director Retirement Community$53,864
Senior Level Executive Director Retirement Community$54,450
Specialist Level Executive Director Retirement Community$55,446
Expert Level Executive Director Retirement Community$57,029
$53,445 0 yr
$53,864 < 2 yrs
$54,450 2-4 yrs
$55,446 5-8 yrs
$57,029 > 8 yrs
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How Do Executive Director Retirement Community Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Executive Director Retirement Communities. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,751.
  • California: $60,520.
  • Massachusetts: $59,714.

Top Paying Cities for Executive Director Retirement Communities

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: $69,206
  • San Francisco: $68,448
  • Oakland: $67,006

What Skills Can Increase an Executive Director Retirement Community's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 3.64% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Account Sales (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Account Sales refers to the net sales for a company. They are reported directly on the income statement.
  • Consultative Selling (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Prioritizing the development of relationships and open dialogues to deliver solutions based on customers' needs.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 3.64%
Account Sales 1.92%
Consultative Selling 1.4%
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 Retirement Community's salary.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 53%.
  • Business Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 49%.
  • Consultative Selling: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Influencing
 $83,949
53%
Business Planning
 $81,755
49%
Consultative Selling
 $72,427
32%
Pharmaceutical Industry
 $69,684
27%
Customer Engagement
 $69,684
27%
Sales Presentation
 $68,037
24%
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Executive Director Retirement Community Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Director Retirement Community'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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$48,840
Average $54,869/year
$59,878
$4,070
Average $4,572/month
$4,990
$939
Average $1,055/week
$1,152
$23
Average $26/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $59,878 $4,990 $1,152 $29
Average $54,869 $4,572 $1,055 $26
25th Percentile $48,840 $4,070 $939 $23

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Salary Trends for Executive Director Retirement Community

Salaries for an Executive Director Retirement Community can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,854 in 2023 to around $73,970 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Executive Director Retirement Community salary trends, .

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