What clubs actually pay their Directors of Tennis & Racquets, Directors of Golf and General Managers — medians and ranges by region, club type and club size, from public IRS Form 990 filings.
| Role | People | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Median % of club revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Tennis / Racquets | 454 | $146,000 | $193,000 | $259,000 | $351,000 | 1.5% |
| Director of Golf | 765 | $150,000 | $195,000 | $254,000 | $345,000 | 1.6% |
| General Manager / COO | 1,892 | $142,000 | $201,000 | $306,000 | $442,000 | 2.6% |
Median total comp · middle 50% range · people
| Region | Tennis / Racquets | Golf | GM / COO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $227,000 $160k – $328k · 125 | $205,000 $159k – $279k · 233 | $210,000 $152k – $307k · 572 |
| South | $197,000 $147k – $257k · 204 | $205,000 $159k – $274k · 262 | $216,000 $142k – $327k · 612 |
| Midwest | $165,000 $137k – $208k · 65 | $170,000 $137k – $210k · 146 | $178,000 $133k – $250k · 362 |
| West | $169,000 $142k – $203k · 60 | $186,000 $142k – $238k · 124 | $201,000 $141k – $310k · 346 |
Median total comp · middle 50% range · people
| Club revenue | Tennis / Racquets | Golf | GM / COO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $5M | $148,000 $115k – $192k · 61 | $131,000 $111k – $162k · 52 | $135,000 $96k – $173k · 541 |
| $5–10M | $171,000 $137k – $237k · 105 | $171,000 $137k – $213k · 243 | $202,000 $155k – $277k · 589 |
| $10–20M | $197,000 $153k – $278k · 171 | $202,000 $163k – $255k · 319 | $280,000 $190k – $366k · 536 |
| $20M+ | $235,000 $174k – $295k · 117 | $262,000 $188k – $345k · 151 | $393,000 $222k – $560k · 225 |
Median total comp · middle 50% range · people
| Club type | Tennis / Racquets | Golf | GM / COO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racquet club | $164,000 $135k – $243k · 58 | — | $171,000 $115k – $267k · 91 |
| Golf & country club | $200,000 $153k – $262k · 246 | $194,000 $150k – $254k · 637 | $214,000 $152k – $322k · 1108 |
| Other private club | $190,000 $142k – $261k · 150 | $200,000 $156k – $255k · 126 | $187,000 $131k – $283k · 693 |
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII (public filings), most recent filing per club. Comp = reportable + estimated other compensation, rounded to the nearest $1,000. Groups with fewer than 5 people are not shown. Figures lag 1–2 years and capture only officers/key employees and a club's five highest-paid staff.