As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Director in the US is $118,616, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,281 weekly, or $9,885 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Resident Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Resident Director in the US vary widely, spanning from $92,674 to $146,015. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($105,037) and 75th percentile ($132,957), while top earners (90th percentile) make $146,015 per year. This $27,920 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Resident Director often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Resident Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Resident Director Salary $92,674 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Director Salary $105,037 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Director Salary $118,616 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Director Salary $132,957 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Director Salary $146,015 US August 01, 2026
25% $105,037 10% $92,674 90% $146,015 75% $132,957 $118,616 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Resident Director ?

A Residence Hall Director is college or university employee generally responsible for the management and daily operations of campus residence halls. While the term Residence Hall Director is the common title used for this position, they are also known at different schools as Area Coordinators (ACs), Area Directors (ADs), Hall Coordinators (HCs), Community Directors (CDs), Hall Directors (HDs), Resident or Residence Directors (RDs), Resident Deans (RDs), Residence Hall Coordinators (RHCs), or Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs). While different titles are used by different colleges and universit...

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