Cruise Director Salary in Knoxville, TN

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How much does a Cruise Director make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cruise Director in Knoxville, TN is $60,426. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,842 to a high of $73,408, with most professionals earning between $53,839 and $67,221.

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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 Knoxville, TN

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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 Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Cruise Director ranges from $53,839 to $67,221 with the average base salary of $60,426. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,839 to $67,221 with the average total cash compensation of $60,426.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $60,426 $53,839 - $67,221
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $60,426 $53,839 - $67,221
* 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 Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,939 - $67,346 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,422 - $64,203 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,615 - $64,444 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,229 - $66,459 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,303 - $67,800 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,833 - $67,214 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

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