Cruise Director Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Cruise Director make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cruise Director in San Diego, CA is $71,287. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,441 to a high of $86,601, with most professionals earning between $63,516 and $79,303.

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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 San Diego, CA

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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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Cruise Director ranges from $63,516 to $79,303 with the average base salary of $71,287. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,516 to $79,303 with the average total cash compensation of $71,287.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $71,287 $63,516 - $79,303
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $71,287 $63,516 - $79,303
* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,328 - $79,068 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,516 - $79,303 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,164 - $78,863 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,369 - $79,120 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,164 - $78,863 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,064 - $78,739 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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