Head Of Facilities Salary in the United States

How much does a Head Of Facilities make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Head Of Facilities in the United States is $240,793 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $116.

However, a Head Of Facilities's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $259,634
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $233,314 to $250,655
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $226,505
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Head Of Facilities Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $250,655 $20,888 $4,820 $121
Average $240,793 $20,066 $4,631 $116
25th Percentile $233,314 $19,443 $4,487 $112
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Key Factors That Influence Head Of Facilities Salaries

A Head Of Facilities's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Head Of Facilities Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Head Of Facilities's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $95,022
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $108,069
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,238
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $177,027
  • Expert (over 8 years): $241,312
Levels Salary
Facilitie... Level Head Of Facilities$95,022
Facilitie... Level Head Of Facilities$108,069
Facilitie... Level Head Of Facilities$138,238
Facilitie... Level Head Of Facilities$177,027
Head Of F... Level Head Of Facilities$241,312
$95,022 0 yr
$108,069 < 2 yrs
$138,238 2-4 yrs
$177,027 5-8 yrs
$241,312 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Head Of Facilities

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $303,712
  • San Francisco: $300,387
  • Oakland: $294,056

What Skills Can Increase a Head Of Facilities's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 8.33% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Custodial (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): A service when an entity or individual holds a client's property or money on their behalf. The custodian is responsible for the safety of the financial products.
  • Carpentry (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did the rougher work such as framing, but today many other materials are also used and sometimes the finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building are considered carpentry. In the United States, 98.5% of carpenters are male, and it was the fourth most male-dominated occupation in the country in 1999. In 2006 in the United States, there were about 1.5 million carpentry positions. Carpenters are usually the first tradesmen on a job and the last to leave. Carpenters normally framed post-and-beam buildings until the end of the 19th century; now this old fashioned carpentry is called timber framing. Carpenters learn this trade by being employed through an apprenticeship training—normally 4 years—and qualify by successfully completing that country's competence test in places such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and South Africa. It is also common that the skill can be learned by gaining work experience other than a formal training program, which may be the case in many places.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 8.33%
Custodial 3.33%
Carpentry 1.67%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Head Of Facilities's salary.
  • Biomedical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
  • Data Collection: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Biomedical Engineering
$329,886
37%
Data Collection
$274,504
14%
Customer Satisfaction
$272,096
13%
Acute Care
$269,688
12%
Healthcare Facilities Management
$264,872
10%
Bidding
$260,056
8%
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Head Of Facilities Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Head Of Facilities roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Head Of Facilities positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Head Of Facilities as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Head Of Facilities

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$264,872$127.010%
Biotechnology$264,872$127.010%
Business Services$264,872$127.010%
Chemicals$264,872$127.010%
Construction$264,872$127.010%

How Education impacts a Head Of Facilities's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Head Of Facilities enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Head Of Facilities with a Bachelor's Degree is between $221,450 and $237,258).

Head Of Facilities Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Head Of Facilities
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 10.0%
Associates 11.4%
Bachelors 32.9%
Masters 42.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Head Of Facilities Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Head Of Facilities's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Head Of Facilities

Salaries for a Head Of Facilities can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $200,019 in 2023 to around $198,838 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Head Of Facilities salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Head Of Facilities Over Time

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2023
$200,019
2024
$201,612
2025
$198,838
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2024 $201,612
2025 $198,838
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FAQ about Head Of Facilities

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Head Of Facilities?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Head Of Facilities roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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