As of January 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Golf Superintendent in the United States is $39. While Salary.com is seeing that Golf Superintendent salary in the US can go up to $54 or down to $27, but most earn between $32 and $47. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Golf Superintendent in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $96,888 | $8,074 | $1,863 | $47 |
| Average | $80,469 | $6,706 | $1,547 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,452 | $5,621 | $1,297 | $32 |
As of January 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Golf Superintendent with under 1 year experience makes about $75,090. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Golf Superintendent makes around $75,668. After 2-4 years, the Golf Superintendent pay rises to about $77,598. Those senior Golf Superintendent with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $79,913, and those Golf Superintendent having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $84,051 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Golf Superintendent | $75,090 |
| Intermediate Level Golf Superintendent | $75,668 |
| Senior Level Golf Superintendent | $77,598 |
| Specialist Level Golf Superintendent | $79,913 |
| Expert Level Golf Superintendent | $84,051 |
| Entry Level | 7% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of January 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Golf Superintendent is $88,757 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $87,550. While in New Jersey, a Golf Superintendent earns $88,194 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of January 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Golf Superintendent in San Francisco, CA is $100,586 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $93,987. While a Golf Superintendent earns $90,205 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Golf Superintendent salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of January 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Golf Superintendent compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $57,244 in 2023 to about $57,822 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Golf Superintendent salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $80,469 | 68.5% | ||
| Bonus | $3,730 | 3.2% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,441 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,452 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,600 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,507 | 5.5% | ||
| Pension | $4,547 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $10,687 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $117,432 | 100% | ||
Golf Superintendent is responsible for overall maintenance and care of the golf course, including turf/grass management, irrigation, and chemical applications (e.g., fertilizer, pesticides) to ensure quality playing conditions. Oversees continued development of golf course during golf season to improve playing conditions and maintenance of course during off-season. Being a Golf Superintendent manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory of all materials, supplies, and equipment used to maintain golf course. Liaises with the Head Golf Professional on any issues related to golf course operations and maintenance. Additionally, Golf Superintendent typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a golf course general manager. The Golf Superintendent manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Golf Superintendent typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
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