As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Shop Foreman in the US is $103,582, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,992 weekly, or $8,632 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Shop Foreman in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Shop Foreman in the US vary widely, spanning from $83,837 to $124,838. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,247) and 75th percentile ($114,708), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,838 per year. This $21,461 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Shop Foreman often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 86 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Shop Foreman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Shop Foreman Salary $83,837 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Shop Foreman Salary $93,247 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Shop Foreman Salary $103,582 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Shop Foreman Salary $114,708 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Shop Foreman Salary $124,838 US September 01, 2026
25% $93,247 10% $83,837 90% $124,838 75% $114,708 $103,582 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Shop Foreman ?

A shop foreman or plant foreman is a front-line supervisor in a skilled trades, manufacturing or production operation: a person who plans, organizes and controls the operations of the shop or plant; supervises, trains and develops staff; provides advice to management and staff; and performs other duties. The foreman will normally be experienced in the operations performed by the workers under supervision, and foremen are usually promoted from the rank and file to perform this job; but the foreman is technically part of management....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Shop Foreman in the United States. The base salary for Shop Foreman ranges from $93,247 to $114,708 with the average base salary of $103,582. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,840 to $119,256 with the average total cash compensation of $104,594.

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