As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Subcontractor in Memphis, TN is $81,490, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,567 weekly, or $6,791 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Subcontractor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Subcontractor in Memphis, TN vary widely, spanning from $65,902 to $98,391. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,331) and 75th percentile ($90,336), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,391 per year. This $17,005 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, Memphis Subcontractor often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Memphis currently ranks 618 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 $65,902 Memphis, TN April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $73,331 Memphis, TN April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $81,490 Memphis, TN April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $90,336 Memphis, TN April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Subcontractor Salary $98,391 Memphis, TN April 01, 2026
25% $73,331 10% $65,902 90% $98,391 75% $90,336 $81,490 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Subcontractor in Memphis, TN. The base salary for Subcontractor ranges from $73,331 to $90,336 with the average base salary of $81,490. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,147 to $104,429 with the average total cash compensation of $91,969.

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