Golf Superintendent Salary in the United States

How much does a Golf Superintendent make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Golf Superintendent in the United States is $67,461 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Golf Superintendent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,679
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,055 to $78,044
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,312
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Golf Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,044 $6,504 $1,501 $38
Average $67,461 $5,622 $1,297 $32
25th Percentile $60,055 $5,005 $1,155 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Golf Superintendent Salaries

A Golf Superintendent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Golf Superintendent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Golf Superintendent's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,181
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,452
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,353
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,434
  • Expert (over 8 years): $70,533
Levels Salary
Entry Level Golf Superintendent$65,181
Intermediate Level Golf Superintendent$65,452
Senior Level Golf Superintendent$66,353
Specialist Level Golf Superintendent$67,434
Expert Level Golf Superintendent$70,533
$65,181 0 yr
$65,452 < 2 yrs
$66,353 2-4 yrs
$67,434 5-8 yrs
$70,533 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Golf Superintendents

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $85,089
  • San Francisco: $84,252
  • Oakland: $82,383

What Skills Can Increase a Golf Superintendent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 10.28% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Asset Management (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Asset management refers to systematic approach to the governance and realization of value from the things that a group or entity is responsible for, over their whole life cycles. It may apply both to tangible assets (physical objects such as buildings or equipment) and to intangible assets (such as human capital, intellectual property, goodwill and/or financial assets). Asset management is a systematic process of developing, operating, maintaining, upgrading, and disposing of assets in the most cost-effective manner (including all costs, risks and performance attributes). The term is commonly used in the financial sector to describe people and companies who manage investments on behalf of others. Those include, for example, investment managers that manage the assets of a pension fund. It is also increasingly used in both the business world and public infrastructure sectors to ensure a coordinated approach to the optimization of costs, risks, service/performance and sustainability.
  • Safety Training (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Providing learning programs designed to train employees on precautionary processes and procedures to perform their duties safely and effectively.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 10.28%
Asset Management 2.09%
Safety Training 1.34%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Golf Superintendent's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$71,509
6%
Microsoft Office
$69,485
3%
Planning
$69,485
3%
Scheduling
$68,136
1%
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Golf Superintendent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Golf Superintendent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Golf Superintendent

Salaries for a Golf Superintendent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $57,244 in 2023 to around $57,327 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Golf Superintendent salary trends, .

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FAQ about Golf Superintendent

1. Where can a Golf Superintendent earn the most?

A Golf Superintendent's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Golf Superintendent earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Golf Superintendent is $85,089.

2. What is the highest pay for Golf Superintendent?

The highest pay for Golf Superintendent is $87,679.

3. What is the lowest pay for Golf Superintendent?

The lowest pay for Golf Superintendent is $53,312.

4. What are the responsibilities of Golf Superintendent?

Responsible for the overall maintenance and care of the golf course. Oversees the health, appearance, and playability of the turfgrass on the course, including mowing, watering, fertilizing, and pest control. Responsible for the aesthetics of the course, including landscaping, planting, and tree care. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a golf course general manager. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

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