As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Construction Director in the United States is $202,160. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $181,275 to $221,732, with most professionals earning between $162,260 and $239,551.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $221,732 | $18,478 | $4,264 | $107 |
| Average | $202,160 | $16,847 | $3,888 | $97 |
| 25th Percentile | $181,275 | $15,106 | $3,486 | $87 |
An entry-level Construction Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $189,380. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $191,250. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $193,744. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $197,484, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $202,160.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Construction Director | $189,380 |
| Intermediate Level Construction Director | $191,250 |
| Senior Level Construction Director | $193,744 |
| Specialist Level Construction Director | $197,484 |
| Expert Level Construction Director | $202,160 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Construction Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $162,469 in 2023 to approximately $159,891 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Construction Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $202,160 | 74.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,385 | 4.9% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,491 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $4,043 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.1% | ||
| Pension | $10,917 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $24,881 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $272,229 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Construction Director is $202,160. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Construction Director is $97; the average weekly pay of Construction Director is $3,888; the average monthly pay of Construction Director is $16,847.
A Construction Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Construction Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Construction Director is $254,984.
The highest pay for Construction Director is $239,551.
The lowest pay for Construction Director is $162,260.
Oversees construction projects and executes strategic plans to meet the organization's financial and growth objectives and fulfill client contractual requirements. Develops and implements quality, performance, and safety standards and procedures for operations. Reviews and approves procurement of required material, equipment, subcontractors, and worker resources. Provides project updates and communicates with clients, contractors, governmental or regulatory officials, and other stakeholders. Builds effective team capacity to plan and implement construction projects. Ensures all permits, licenses, or certifications required by regulatory authorities are obtained. Establishes and enforces safety protocols and procedures to provide safe job sites and minimize risk. Monitors costs and timelines and submits required progress reports to deliver projects on time and within budget. Implements best practice construction methods to improve efficiency, productivity, and project outcomes. Requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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