As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Director - Construction in the United States is $201,465. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $164,282 to a high of $238,646, with most professionals earning between $182,002 and $220,927.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $220,927 | $18,411 | $4,249 | $106 |
| Average | $201,465 | $16,789 | $3,874 | $97 |
| 25th Percentile | $182,002 | $15,167 | $3,500 | $88 |
An entry-level Project Director - Construction with less than 1 year of experience earns about $194,203. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $195,074. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $197,108. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $199,432, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $202,046.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Project Director - Construction | $194,203 |
| Intermediate Level Project Director - Construction | $195,074 |
| Senior Level Project Director - Construction | $197,108 |
| Specialist Level Project Director - Construction | $199,432 |
| Expert Level Project Director - Construction | $202,046 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| 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 Project Director - Construction compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $136,267 in 2023 to approximately $132,295 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Project Director - Construction 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 | $201,465 | 74.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,374 | 4.9% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,462 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $4,029 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.1% | ||
| Pension | $10,879 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $24,796 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $271,357 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Project Director - Construction is $201,465. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Project Director - Construction is $97; the average weekly pay of Project Director - Construction is $3,874; the average monthly pay of Project Director - Construction is $16,789.
A Project Director - Construction'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 Project Director - Construction earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Project Director - Construction is $254,108.
The highest pay for Project Director - Construction is $238,646.
The lowest pay for Project Director - Construction is $164,282.
Develops and directs construction project management planning and execution processes to meet project design requirements, schedules, and organizational financial objectives. Provides overall strategic governance for projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools for effective project management throughout the project lifecycle. Uses comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and operations to set project productivity and quality targets. Monitors project milestones, change orders, and technical status reports. Manages strategic client relationships and establishes clear lines of communication. Responds to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinates solutions. Analyzes project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
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