Community Association Manager salary
From 52 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 11-9141: Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 37% of Community Association Manager filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median down 3% since FY2020. From $92,000 in FY2020 to $89,600 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Community Association Manager H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 52 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Community Association Manager jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 11-9141, Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers). The median base salary is $82,826, 32% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $64,471 and $120,088. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 37% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 35% of filings
Mid-level · 37% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 28% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $70,000 | 15 |
| Level II · Qualified | $77,750 | 16 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $147,500 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Community Association Manager pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $91,451 | 16 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Community Association Manager does
Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).
Typical tasks
- Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
- Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
- Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
- Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
- Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers), the median annual wage was $69,990 in May 2025, with 311,180 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $82,826, 18% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,373 | $41,010 |
| 25th percentile | $64,471 | $50,720 |
| Median | $82,826 | $69,990 |
| 75th percentile | $120,088 | $97,910 |
| 90th percentile | $160,711 | $139,680 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $57,373 |
| 25th | $64,471 |
| 50th (median) | $82,826 |
| 75th | $120,088 |
| 90th | $160,711 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,000 | $54,000 | $143,525 | 26 |
| FY2021 | $60,944 | $53,539 | $83,200 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $71,000 | $56,383 | $103,500 | 31 |
| FY2023 | $72,320 | $56,998 | $98,203 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $78,480 | $68,781 | $98,211 | 12 |
| FY2025 | $81,224 | $64,310 | $110,500 | 32 |
| FY2026 | $89,600 | $69,852 | $142,025 | 20 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Community Association Manager make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Community Association Manager jobs is $82,826 (52 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $64,471 and $120,088.
What does an entry-level Community Association Manager earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $70,000. Level I accounts for 35% of Community Association Manager filings.
Do H-1B Community Association Managers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($82,826) is 18% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($69,990, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.