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title: "What Are Construction Salaries Like in 2026? What Should I Expect as a PM or Superintendent?"
description: "Construction compensation in 2026 is at record levels. Hourly earnings across the sector rose 4.4% year-over-year through May—outpacing the broader priv…"
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published: 2026-07-16
modified: 2026-09-28
publisher: Amundson Group
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# What Are Construction Salaries Like in 2026? What Should I Expect as a PM or Superintendent?

Construction salaries in 2026 remain strong, and senior roles are especially competitive. For project managers and superintendents, pay moves based on project size and complexity, sector (heavy civil, data center, rail, tunnels, and wastewater tend to pay above lighter work), years of experience, relevant licenses or certifications, and whether the role requires travel or per diem. General superintendents are among the hardest roles to fill in the market right now, which puts upward pressure on their compensation. Project managers with a track record on large, complex projects command meaningfully higher offers than those coming off smaller scopes. Our construction salary data is drawn straight from where the hiring happens, our recruiting desks, across a network of 90,000+ construction professionals, and cross-checked against authoritative sources including BLS, AGC, and ENR. For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at [https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/)

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