Production Foreman Salary in the United States

How much does a Production Foreman make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Production Foreman in the United States is $64,481 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Production Foreman's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,478
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,282 to $73,378
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,728
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Production Foreman Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,378 $6,115 $1,411 $35
Average $64,481 $5,373 $1,240 $31
25th Percentile $57,282 $4,774 $1,102 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Production Foreman Salaries

A Production Foreman'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Production Foreman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Production Foreman'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): $60,141
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,398
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,827
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,954
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,827
Levels Salary
Productio... Level Production Foreman$60,141
Productio... Level Production Foreman$66,398
Productio... Level Production Foreman$63,827
Productio... Level Production Foreman$78,954
Productio... Level Production Foreman$92,827
$60,141 0 yr
$66,398 < 2 yrs
$63,827 2-4 yrs
$78,954 5-8 yrs
$92,827 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Production Foremans

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:

  • San Jose: $81,330
  • San Francisco: $80,440
  • Oakland: $78,744

What Skills Can Increase a Production Foreman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.38% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Lean Manufacturing (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing or lean production is a systematic method originating in the Japanese manufacturing industry for the minimization of waste (無駄, muda) within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity, which can cause problems. Lean also takes into account waste created through overburden (無理, muri) and unevenness in work loads (斑, mura). Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service, "value" is any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for.[citation needed] Lean manufacturing attempts to make obvious what adds value, through reducing everything else (because it is not adding value). This management philosophy is derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and identified as "lean" only in the 1990s.[page needed], TPS is renowned for its focus on reduction of the original Toyota seven wastes to improve overall customer value, but there are varying perspectives on how this is best achieved. The steady growth of Toyota, from a small company to the world's largest automaker, has focused attention on how it has achieved this success.
  • Production Operations (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings):
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 11.38%
Lean Manufacturing 2.5%
Production Operations 1.38%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Production Foreman's salary.
  • Production Process: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Production Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Production Process
$71,574
11%
SOP
$71,574
11%
Production Operations
$71,574
11%
Process Improvement
$70,284
9%
Lean Manufacturing
$70,284
9%
Standard Operating Procedures
$69,640
8%
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Production Foreman Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Production Foreman roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Production Foreman positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Production Foreman as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Production Foreman

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$83,825$40.030%
Financial Services$80,601$39.025%
Internet$77,377$37.020%
Biotechnology$74,153$36.015%
Software & Networking$74,153$36.015%

How Education impacts a Production Foreman's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Production Foremans enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Production Foreman with a Associate's Degree is between $65,349 and $69,670).

Production Foreman Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Production Foreman
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 36.1%
Associates 18.3%
Bachelors 39.1%
Masters 4.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Production Foreman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Production Foreman'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Production Foreman

Salaries for a Production Foreman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,266 in 2023 to around $58,247 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Production Foreman salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Production Foreman Over Time

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2023
$59,266
2024
$58,906
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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Production Foreman

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Production Foreman?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Production Foreman roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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