Welding Foreman Salary in the United States

Welding Foreman Salary

How much does a Welding Foreman make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welding Foreman in the United States is $75,306. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,225 to $86,876, with most professionals earning between $57,957 and $97,410.

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Welding Foreman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $57,957 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $66,225 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $75,306 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $86,876 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $97,410 US March 01, 2025
25% $66,225 10% $57,957 90% $97,410 75% $86,876 $75,306 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Welding Foreman ?

A welder or lit operator is a tradesperson who specializes in fusing materials together. The term welder refers to the operator, the machine is referred to as the welding power supply. The materials to be joined can be metals (such as steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel etc.) or varieties of plastic or polymer. Welders typically have to have good dexterity and attention to detail, as well as technical knowledge about the materials being joined and best practices in the field....

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  1. Down a level:

    Welder II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Welding Foreman

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Welder IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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75306

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
67302
88860
76588
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welding Foreman in the United States. The base salary for Welding Foreman ranges from $66,225 to $86,876 with the average base salary of $75,306. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,302 to $88,860 with the average total cash compensation of $76,588.
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