As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Construction Foreman in the United States is $90,361. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,382 to $101,494, with most professionals earning between $69,386 and $111,630.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $101,494 | $8,458 | $1,952 | $49 |
| Average | $90,361 | $7,530 | $1,738 | $43 |
| 25th Percentile | $79,382 | $6,615 | $1,527 | $38 |
An entry-level Construction Foreman with less than 1 year of experience earns about $86,264. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $87,084. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $89,214. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $92,355, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $94,515.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Construction Foreman | $86,264 |
| Intermediate Level Construction Foreman | $87,084 |
| Senior Level Construction Foreman | $89,214 |
| Specialist Level Construction Foreman | $92,355 |
| Expert Level Construction Foreman | $94,515 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 5% |
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 Foreman compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $76,325 in 2023 to approximately $75,737 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Construction Foreman 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 | $90,361 | 71.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,913 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,795 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $1,807 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 6.6% | ||
| Pension | $4,879 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $11,121 | 8.7% | ||
| Total Compensation | $127,229 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Construction Foreman is $90,361. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Construction Foreman is $43; the average weekly pay of Construction Foreman is $1,738; the average monthly pay of Construction Foreman is $7,530.
A Construction Foreman'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 Foreman earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Construction Foreman is $113,972.
The highest pay for Construction Foreman is $111,630.
The lowest pay for Construction Foreman is $69,386.
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