Pay for a construction superintendent depends on project size and complexity, sector (heavy civil, data center, rail, tunnels, wastewater, and site development each carry different pay norms), years of experience, relevant licenses or certifications, and whether the role requires travel. Traveling superintendents typically receive a higher base plus lodging and per diem on top of that. Total compensation also shifts when you factor in bonuses and truck allowances. Amundson Group places superintendents across heavy civil, site development, data center, rail, tunnel, and wastewater projects nationwide, and our salary data is drawn straight from our recruiting desks across a network of 90,000+ construction professionals, 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/