Construction Manager Salary in the US

$84,185
per year
per month
$7,020
per month
per year

Construction Manager - Average Salary

The average salary for a Construction Manager is $84,185 per year ($7,020 per month), which is $30,695 (+57%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Construction Manager can expect an average starting salary of $52,750. The highest salaries can exceed $150,790.
$52,750
Low
$84,185
Average salary
$150,790
High
$4,400
Low
$7,020
Average salary
$12,570
High

Construction Manager Salary Range

Low
$52,750
Average salary
$84,185
Senior
$123,440
High
$150,790
Low
$4,400
Average salary
$7,020
Senior
$10,290
High
$12,570
Among Construction Managers in the US, Assistant Construction Managers and Construction Site Safety Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while positions like Pre-Construction Manager, Construction General Manager and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) enjoy the highest salaries.

Construction Manager - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Certified Construction Manager$105K/year
+25% 
Construction General Manager$96K/year
+14% 
Pre-Construction Manager$93K/year
+11% 
Construction Operations Manager$90K/year
+7% 
Construction Safety Manager$77K/year
 -9%
Assistant Construction Manager$48K/year
 -43%

Construction Manager - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

A Junior Construction Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $55,000 per year. A mid career Construction Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $81,000, while a Senior Construction Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $123,000. Construction Managers with more than 20 years of experience earn $130,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Construction Manager

Late Career▲ +54%
Senior▲ +46%
Average Salary$84,185/year
Mid Career▼ -4%
Junior▼ -35%

Gender Breakdown

Female
4%
Male
96%

Construction Manager - Jobs by Location

Construction Manager - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Construction Manager jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Construction Manager

How much does a Construction Manager make in the US?
A Construction Manager in the US earns an average of $84,185 gross per year, which is about $7,020 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Construction Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Construction Manager in the US?
The starting salary of a Construction Manager in the US is around $52,750 gross per year. Assistant Construction Managers and Construction Site Safety Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Construction Manager in the US?
The highest salary of a Construction Manager in the US can reach and exceed $150,790 gross per year. Pre-Construction Manager, Construction General Manager and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) usually have the highest salaries.
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