How much does a Cruise Director make in Kansas City, MO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cruise Director in Kansas City, MO is $64,337. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,929 to a high of $78,169, with most professionals earning between $57,319 and $71,577.

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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 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 Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Cruise Director ranges from $57,319 to $71,577 with the average base salary of $64,337. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,319 to $71,577 with the average total cash compensation of $64,337.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,337 $57,319 - $71,577
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $64,337 $57,319 - $71,577
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Kansas City, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,406 - $71,687 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Blue Springs, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,200 - $71,429 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,200 - $71,429 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,237 - $71,475 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,237 - $71,475 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,237 - $71,475 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Assistant Cruise Director LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $40,954 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,244
JOB TITLE Cruise Consultant LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $51,562 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,271
JOB TITLE Cruise Specialist LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $60,223 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,145
JOB TITLE Cruise Waiter LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $26,806 MAXIMUM SALARY $34,951
JOB TITLE Cruise Manager LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $37,894 MAXIMUM SALARY $46,968
JOB TITLE Cruise Photographer LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $34,387 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,886
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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

Kansas City, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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