Please note: State salary information
is available only to GCSAA members

In late 2010 and early 2011, GCSAA conducted a comprehensive compensation and benefits survey. More than 4,500 member superintendents responded (for a response rate of 51%), providing salary, budget, benefits and staffing information in support of the report.

Despite a trying time for the golf economy, the average base salary for superintendents rose from $78,898 in 2009 to $81,044 in 2011, a 2.7% increase in the two-year period. For assistant superintendents, in 2011, the average base salary rose to $39,660 from $38,585 in 2009, representing a 2.8% increase.

Using this information

The information presented here is a snapshot of the 2011 report, and represents the average (mean), median and percentile salaries of golf course superintendents. With varying qualifications, experience and responsibilities in a range of positions, it is important to bear in mind that this information should be viewed as a starting place for salary negotiations by superintendents or assistant superintendents and their employers.

Purchase the report

GCSAA members who did not participate in the survey may purchase online access to the results for $125. A printed version with online access is also available for $150. Nonmembers may purchase a print copy of the report for $525. Please contact GCSAA at 800-472-7878 or mbrhelp@gcsaa.org to order.