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Land Acquisition Manager — Global Hiring Overview
Land Acquisition Managers source, underwrite, and close land for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments and townships.
Median Salary
$132k
$95.0k – $185k
Demand Score
90/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
1.6K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for land acquisition managers in the global real estate market is exceptionally strong. Real estate developers, brokerages, REITs, and operators report a 12% year-on-year increase in Land Acquisition Manager mandates, driven by the residential and mixed-use development pipeline, township buildouts, and global capital allocation to real estate.
Salary Trend
Land Acquisition Manager compensation typically falls between $95.0k and $185k, with experienced land mgrs in the global real estate market commanding $185k+ at leading developers, REITs, brokerages, and PropTech operators. Total compensation often includes incentive structures, commissions, performance pay, and equity or carry where applicable.
Career Path
Land Acquisition Managers typically progress to Real Estate Development Manager, Real Estate Investment Analyst roles, or into development director, CEO, and developer business-unit leadership across the global hiring real estate market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Source and underwrite land opportunities
- •Run feasibility and approvals diligence
- •Negotiate and close land transactions
Qualifications
- •5+ years land / acquisitions
- •Strong network with brokers and landowners
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Land Acquisition Manager jobs by city
Land Acquisition Manager jobs in Dubai
3.1K openings · $174k
Land Acquisition Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
2.4K openings · $169k
Land Acquisition Manager jobs in Sharjah
1.9K openings · $139k
Land Acquisition Manager jobs in Doha
2.4K openings · $172k
Land Acquisition Manager jobs in Riyadh
2.9K openings · $156k
Land Acquisition Manager jobs in Jeddah
2.3K openings · $148k
Land Acquisition Manager jobs in Singapore
3.0K openings · $191k
Land Acquisition Manager jobs in Hong Kong
2.5K openings · $195k
Land Acquisition Manager jobs in Kuala Lumpur
2.2K openings · $116k
Land Acquisition Manager salary insights
Land Acquisition Manager salary in Dubai
$174k
Land Acquisition Manager salary in Abu Dhabi
$169k
Land Acquisition Manager salary in Sharjah
$139k
Land Acquisition Manager salary in Doha
$172k
Land Acquisition Manager salary in Riyadh
$156k
Land Acquisition Manager salary in Jeddah
$148k
Land Acquisition Manager salary in Singapore
$191k
Land Acquisition Manager salary in Hong Kong
$195k
Land Acquisition Manager salary in Kuala Lumpur
$116k
Hiring by real estate industry
Residential Real Estate Developers hiring Land Acquisition Managers
Residential developers building primary, secondary, and master-planned housing for buyers and renters worldwide
Commercial Real Estate Firms hiring Land Acquisition Managers
Owners, developers, and operators of office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use commercial property
Luxury Real Estate Firms hiring Land Acquisition Managers
Luxury developers, brokerages, and branded residence operators across global luxury markets
Industrial Real Estate Firms hiring Land Acquisition Managers
Industrial and logistics developers, owners, and operators across global trade corridors
Retail Real Estate Firms hiring Land Acquisition Managers
Mall owners, high-street operators, and retail-led mixed-use developers worldwide
Hospitality Real Estate Firms hiring Land Acquisition Managers
Hotel owners, branded residence operators, and serviced apartment developers worldwide
Facility Management Firms hiring Land Acquisition Managers
Integrated facility management, hard and soft services across commercial and residential assets
Property Management Firms hiring Land Acquisition Managers
Multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use property managers worldwide
Real Estate Investment Firms hiring Land Acquisition Managers
Funds, family offices, and institutional investors deploying capital across real estate
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Land Acquisition Manager in the global real estate market is around $132k, typically ranging from $95.0k to $185k based on experience, asset class, and the real estate employer.