How much does a General Foreman make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a General Foreman in the United States is $77,435. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,026 to $86,975, with most professionals earning between $59,460 and $95,661.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
General Foreman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile General Foreman Salary $59,460 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile General Foreman Salary $68,026 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile General Foreman Salary $77,435 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile General Foreman Salary $86,975 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile General Foreman Salary $95,661 US April 01, 2025
25% $68,026 10% $59,460 90% $95,661 75% $86,975 $77,435 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    General Foreman

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Construction Field Superintendent

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of General Foreman in the United States. The base salary for General Foreman ranges from $68,026 to $86,975 with the average base salary of $77,435. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,026 to $86,975 with the average total cash compensation of $77,435.

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