Cruise Director Salary in Detroit, MI

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How much does a Cruise Director make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cruise Director in Detroit, MI is $65,866. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,149 to a high of $80,016, with most professionals earning between $58,686 and $73,273.

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What is a Cruise Director?

A Cruise Director is a high-ranking or senior officer of a cruise ship with responsibility for all onboard hospitality, entertainment and social events, who acts as the public face of the company. The Cruise Director reports to the hotel director, has a deputy or assistant Cruise Director, and is supported by a team of entertainment staff. [unreliable source?] Responsibilities of a Cruise Director may include: Scheduling of entertainment, activities and social events Officer in charge of entertainment staff Public announcements Conducting and supervising safety briefings or drills for bot...

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Average Salary Range for Cruise Director in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Cruise Director in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cruise Director in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Cruise Director ranges from $58,686 to $73,273 with the average base salary of $65,866. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,686 to $73,273 with the average total cash compensation of $65,866.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $65,866 $58,686 - $73,273
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $65,866 $58,686 - $73,273
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Cruise Director Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,686 - $73,273 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,657 - $73,236 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,499 - $73,038 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,592 - $73,156 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,604 - $73,170 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,563 - $73,119 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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