How much does a Subcontractor make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Subcontractor in Des Moines, IA is $85,313. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,510 to a high of $105,394, with most professionals earning between $74,948 and $95,824.

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Subcontractor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $65,510 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $74,948 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $85,313 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $95,824 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $105,394 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $74,948 10% $65,510 90% $105,394 75% $95,824 $85,313 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Subcontractor ?

A subcontractor is an individual or in many cases a business that signs a contract to perform part or all of the obligations of another's contract. A subcontractor is a company or person who is hired by a general contractor (or prime contractor, or main contractor) to perform a specific task as part of the overall project and is normally paid for services provided to the project by the originating general contractor. While the most common concept of a subcontractor is in building works and civil engineering, the range of opportunities for subcontractor is much wider and it is possible that th...

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  1. This Job:

    Subcontractor

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Construction Field Superintendent

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Subcontractor in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Subcontractor ranges from $74,948 to $95,824 with the average base salary of $85,313. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,948 to $95,824 with the average total cash compensation of $85,313.

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