Hourly Wage for General Contractor Superintendent Salary in the United States

General Contractor Superintendent Salary in the United States

How much does A General Contractor Superintendent make hourly?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of General Contractor Superintendent in the United States is $60. While Salary.com is seeing that General Contractor Superintendent salary in the US can go up to $74 or down to $48, but most earn between $53 and $67. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of General Contractor Superintendent in the United States.

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General Contractor Superintendent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile General Contractor Superintendent Salary $48 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile General Contractor Superintendent Salary $53 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile General Contractor Superintendent Salary $60 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile General Contractor Superintendent Salary $67 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile General Contractor Superintendent Salary $74 US April 01, 2026
25% $53 10% $48 90% $74 75% $67 $60 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is A General Contractor Superintendent ?

A General Contractor Superintendent oversees construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring that work is completed on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, coordinating schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to address challenges that arise on-site. Superintendents also conduct regular inspections, maintain project documentation, and liaise with clients and stakeholders. Salaries for General Contractor Superintend...

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    General Contractor Superintendent

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Construction Field Superintendent, Sr.

    3 - 5 years experience
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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
53
67
60

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
59
81
70
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of General Contractor Superintendent in the United States. The average hourly rate for General Contractor Superintendent ranges from $53 to $67 with the average hourly pay of $60. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $59 to $81 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $70.

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