As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Subcontractor in Los Angeles, CA is $96,125, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,849 weekly, or $8,010 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Subcontractor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Subcontractor in Los Angeles, CA vary widely, spanning from $77,825 to $115,869. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,546) and 75th percentile ($106,460), while top earners (90th percentile) make $115,869 per year. This $19,914 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, Los Angeles Subcontractor often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Los Angeles currently ranks 69 statewide for Subcontractor job salary. 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
Subcontractor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $77,825 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $86,546 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $96,125 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $106,460 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $115,869 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
25% $86,546 10% $77,825 90% $115,869 75% $106,460 $96,125 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Subcontractor in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Subcontractor ranges from $86,546 to $106,460 with the average base salary of $96,125. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,193 to $124,906 with the average total cash compensation of $109,549.

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