How much does a General Contractor make?
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- Aerospace & Defense
- Agriculture
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
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- Management & Consulting
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- Personal Consumer Services
- Education
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- Government & Public Administration
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Media & Communication
- Nonprofit & NGO
- Energy, Mining & Utilities
- Real Estate
- Restaurants & Food Service
- Retail & Wholesale
- Telecommunications
- Transportation & Logistics
- Hotels & Travel Accommodation
- Human Resources & Staffing
$71,731
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a General Contractor is $71,731 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $65,161 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $6,571 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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$83,392
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Top Paying Industries
For a General Contractor in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a General Contractor in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $93,052 and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $83,392.
Management & Consulting
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for General Contractor is SelfEmployed.com.
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General Contractor pay FAQ
The average salary for a General Contractor is $71,731 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 350 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a General Contractor employees in United States.
The highest salary for a General Contractor in United States is $95,815 per year.
The lowest salary for a General Contractor in United States is $53,948 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a General Contractor or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a General Contractor.