2025 Compensation and Benefits Report shows salaries rising for superintendents, assistants and equipment managers
GCSAA’s biennial report gives a nationwide snapshot of pay and benefits for superintendents. More than 3,000 superintendents participated. Use it to:
- Benchmark your salary
- Prep for negotiations
- Advocate for your team
By the numbers
Average 2025 base salary and increase over 2023
- Superintendents: $121,238 (10.6% increase)
- Assistant Superintendents: $62,184 (10.5% increase)
- Equipment Managers: $68,154 (12.5% increase)
Average superintendent snapshot
- Age: 47.1 years
- Years as a superintendent: 15.9
- Years in current role: 9.5
Data is broken down by state, metro area, facility type, benefits, insurance and bonuses.
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The digital report is free for survey participants, or they can purchase a printed copy for $30.
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Those who did not take the survey may still purchase it.
- GCSAA members
- Online access:$130
- Online and print: $160
- Salary Calculator: Free
- Student members: $50
- Non-members: $525 (print only)
The Report can be purchased through the GCSAA Store.