As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Director in New York, NY is $137,573, equivalent to $66 per hour, $2,646 weekly, or $11,464 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Resident Director in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Resident Director in New York, NY vary widely, spanning from $107,099 to $169,284. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,621) and 75th percentile ($154,171), while top earners (90th percentile) make $169,284 per year. This $32,550 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, New York Resident Director often earn 9.0% higher than national averages. However, New York currently ranks 10 statewide for Resident Director job salary. 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 $107,099 New York, NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Director Salary $121,621 New York, NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Director Salary $137,573 New York, NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Director Salary $154,171 New York, NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Director Salary $169,284 New York, NY January 01, 2026
25% $121,621 10% $107,099 90% $169,284 75% $154,171 $137,573 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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