A construction superintendent in the U.S. typically earns $80,000 to $140,000 in base salary, with experienced candidates often landing in the low-to-mid $100,000s. Total compensation climbs higher when you factor in bonus, per diem, truck allowance, and overtime.

Your actual pay depends on several factors: project type (commercial and multifamily generally pay above residential TI work), project size and complexity, geographic market, and your experience level. An assistant superintendent might start around $65,000, $90,000, while a senior or lead superintendent often commands $130,000, $180,000+. Traveling superintendents typically receive a higher base plus lodging and per diem.

At Amundson Group, we place superintendents across commercial, civil, multifamily, industrial, and energy sectors nationwide. If you're evaluating an offer or hiring, we recommend benchmarking against your project type, location, and candidate background, those details move the needle significantly.