What are the main factors that influence a Golf Course Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Golf Course Manager's salary?

A Golf Course Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $64,790 for beginners, reaching about $66,219 at mid-level, and approach $70,234 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Golf Course Manager?

Golf Course Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Golf Course Manager roles are District of Columbia $74,708, California $74,424, Massachusetts $73,432. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Golf Course Manager roles make?

Salaries for Golf Course Manager level roles vary by specialization: Golf Course General Manager: $73,218; Golf Course Superintendent: $67,600; Golf Superintendent: $67,536; Golf Course Groundskeeper: $66,704; Golf Course Management: $64,833.

Golf Course Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Golf Course Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Golf Course Manager in Delaware is $68,331 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Golf Course Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,924
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,831 to $79,110
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,003

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Golf Course Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,110	$6,593	$1,521	$38
Average	$68,331	$5,694	$1,314	$33
25th Percentile	$60,831	$5,069	$1,170	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Golf Course Manager Salaries

A Golf Course Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Golf Course Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Golf Course Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,790
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,120
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,219
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,539
Expert (over 8 years): $70,234

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Golf Course Manager	$64,790
Intermediate Level Golf Course Manager	$65,120
Senior Level Golf Course Manager	$66,219
Specialist Level Golf Course Manager	$67,539
Expert Level Golf Course Manager	$70,234

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How Do Golf Course Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Golf Course Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,708.
California: $74,424.
Massachusetts: $73,432.

District of Columbia $74,708 California $74,424 Massachusetts $73,432 Washington $73,162 New Jersey $73,136 Alaska $73,041 Connecticut $72,110 New York $71,732

Hawaii $70,524 Rhode Island $69,957 Maryland $69,573 Minnesota $69,047 Colorado $68,844 Illinois $68,777 Oregon $68,520 Delaware $68,331

New Hampshire $68,213 Virginia $67,947 Pennsylvania $67,171 Nevada $66,779 North Dakota $66,651 Michigan $66,449 Wisconsin $66,375 Vermont $66,226

Texas $65,815 Maine $65,788 Arizona $65,747 Ohio $65,700 Georgia $65,079 Indiana $64,769 Wyoming $64,708 Utah $64,613

Iowa $64,573 Kansas $64,249 Louisiana $64,155 North Carolina $64,121 Missouri $64,107 Florida $63,844 Montana $63,703 Nebraska $63,568

Kentucky $63,493 South Carolina $63,224 Tennessee $63,055 Idaho $62,987 New Mexico $62,495 Oklahoma $62,387 Alabama $61,989 South Dakota $61,321

Arkansas $60,956 West Virginia $60,761 Mississippi $60,174

Top Paying Cities for Golf Course Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $68,024
Little Creek: $68,522
Magnolia: $68,423

Lincoln, DE $68,024 Little Creek, DE $68,522 Magnolia, DE $68,423 Milford, DE $68,196 Marydel, DE $68,308 Millsboro, DE $67,738 Millville, DE $67,843 Milton, DE $67,960

Nassau, DE $68,009 Ocean View, DE $67,831 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,962 Seaford, DE $68,000 Selbyville, DE $67,719 Smyrna, DE $68,569 Viola, DE $68,253 Woodside, DE $68,437

Bear, DE $68,279 Newark, DE $68,253 Claymont, DE $68,393 Delaware City, DE $68,321 Hockessin, DE $68,247 Kirkwood, DE $68,308 Middletown, DE $68,335 Montchanin, DE $68,263

New Castle, DE $68,273 Odessa, DE $68,368 Port Penn, DE $68,414 Rockland, DE $68,269 Saint Georges, DE $68,313 Townsend, DE $68,418 Winterthur, DE $68,277 Lewes, DE $67,987

Wilmington, DE $68,250 Dover, DE $68,522 Dover Afb, DE $68,161 Bethany Beach, DE $67,760 Bethel, DE $67,830 Bridgeville, DE $67,990 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,329 Cheswold, DE $68,499

Clayton, DE $68,501 Dagsboro, DE $67,713 Delmar, DE $67,604 Ellendale, DE $67,809 Felton, DE $68,191 Fenwick Island, DE $67,727 Frankford, DE $67,609 Frederica, DE $68,258

Georgetown, DE $67,687 Greenwood, DE $68,001 Harbeson, DE $67,759 Harrington, DE $68,105 Hartly, DE $68,316 Houston, DE $68,007 Kenton, DE $68,505 Laurel, DE $67,646

Yorklyn, DE $68,267

Golf Course Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Golf Course Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$60,831

Average $68,331/year

$79,110

$5,069

Average $5,694/month

$6,593

$1,170

Average $1,314/week

$1,521

$29

Average $33/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,110	$6,593	$1,521	$38
Average	$68,331	$5,694	$1,314	$33
25th Percentile	$60,831	$5,069	$1,170	$29

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