Construction Superintendent Salary Georgia 2026: What the Market Is Paying

Construction superintendent salary in Georgia centers on a median of $110,810 for construction managers, the federal occupation category that covers most superintendent roles, per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). The top 10 percent in Georgia earn above $180,750, and Atlanta runs higher than the state at every level. For superintendents specifically, TBG’s 2026 Construction Salary Survey benchmarks the Southeast region at $110,340 to $142,290 base for a working superintendent and $173,600 to $248,810 for a general superintendent.

Where you work in Georgia, what you build, and how many projects you have behind you all move the number significantly. Here is the full breakdown.

What Does a Construction Superintendent Make in Georgia?

The most reliable public benchmark is the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, which tracks construction managers (SOC 11-9021), the category most superintendent roles fall under. Here is Georgia against the Atlanta metro, May 2025 data.

Source: BLS OEWS, Construction Managers (11-9021), May 2025. Figures are base wages and do not include bonuses, truck allowances, or per diem.

Two things stand out. Atlanta pays a premium over the rest of the state at every percentile. And the spread is wide. The gap between the 25th and 90th percentile in Atlanta is more than $90,000, which is why a single “average” number tells you almost nothing about what your experience is worth.

Superintendent Salary Ranges by Level: Southeast Regional Benchmarks

Government data covers the occupation broadly. For superintendent-specific bands by level, TBG’s 2026 Construction Salary Survey benchmarks base pay across six U.S. regions. Georgia falls in the Southeast. These are the Southeast ranges, 20th to 80th percentile base salary.

Source: 2026 TBG Construction Salary Survey, Southeast region, 20th to 80th percentile base salary. Figures exclude bonuses, per diem, vehicle allowances, and long-term incentives.

Total compensation goes higher. Truck allowances, per diem on projects outside your home market, performance bonuses, and profit sharing are standard at mid-size and larger GCs.

For the full regional dataset covering 30+ roles, download the 2026 Construction Salary Survey. For the national picture on this role, see the construction superintendent salary guide for 2026.

Construction Superintendent Salary by Georgia Market

Georgia is not one market.

Atlanta metro. The only Georgia market with its own federal wage data, and it pays a premium: a $119,590 median and $150,460 at the 75th percentile for construction managers (BLS, May 2025). Commercial, healthcare, mixed-use, and data center work drive the top of the market. A senior superintendent on complex Atlanta commercial work can push total compensation well past base once bonus and allowances are counted.

Savannah and coastal Georgia. Port-driven industrial and logistics construction has created real demand for experienced field leadership, and pay has moved up meaningfully over the past two years. Superintendents with industrial or tilt-wall experience are getting competitive offers from contractors who need boots on the ground.

Augusta, Columbus, and smaller metros. Pay sits a step below Atlanta, but so does the cost of living and the competition. A solid superintendent who wants to avoid the Atlanta commute can build a good career in these markets at a fair salary.

What Drives Superintendent Pay in Georgia?

Experience alone does not set your salary. The market looks at several things at once.

Project complexity and size. A super who has delivered $100M mixed-use towers in Midtown Atlanta commands more than one who has run $10M office tenant improvements, regardless of years on the job.

Sector specialization. Healthcare construction pays a premium. So does data center work. Contractors chasing those projects need supers who understand infection control protocols, commissioning timelines, and working in occupied facilities or around critical infrastructure.

Track record on schedule and budget. A superintendent who can point to a history of on-time, on-budget delivery has real leverage in negotiations.

Mobility. Contractors building across the state put a premium on supers willing to travel or relocate. Per diem and truck allowances are part of the conversation, but base pay often reflects that willingness too.

In our searches, the fastest salary jumps happen when a superintendent moves from general commercial work into a specialized sector for the first time, or when they step up from project-level superintendent to general superintendent managing multiple field teams.

What Georgia Contractors Verify Before Writing the Offer

TBG has worked construction search exclusively since 1967. Here is what consistently separates candidates who get strong offers from those who leave money on the table.

Documented project history. Top GCs want a clear list of projects: size, type, your specific role, and outcome. Square footage, contract value, project duration, and team size. Vague descriptions do not hold up in a competitive process.

Subcontractor management. In a market where labor is stretched thin, superintendents who build and maintain productive sub relationships are worth more. This comes up directly in interviews.

Safety record. A clean record is a baseline, not a differentiator. Contractors will ask about recordables and expect you to speak clearly about how you run a jobsite.

Technology fluency. Procore, Bluebeam, and P6 are standard expectations in Georgia’s commercial market. Supers who resist these tools are at a disadvantage.

If you are a superintendent exploring the Georgia market, TBG’s candidates page walks through how we work with field leaders at every stage. If you are a contractor looking to hire, our construction recruiting services page covers the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average construction superintendent salary in Georgia in 2026?

The BLS reports a $110,810 median and $122,830 mean for construction managers in Georgia (May 2025), the occupation category covering most superintendent roles. TBG’s 2026 survey benchmarks Southeast superintendents at $110,340 to $142,290 base at the working level and $173,600 to $248,810 for general superintendents.

How much do construction superintendents make in Atlanta?

Atlanta construction managers earn a $119,590 median, $150,460 at the 75th percentile, and $185,760 at the 90th percentile per BLS May 2025 data. Experienced commercial superintendents on complex healthcare, data center, or high-rise work typically land in the upper half of that distribution before bonus and allowances.

What types of projects pay superintendents the most in Georgia?

Healthcare, data center, and high-rise mixed-use commercial projects pay at the top of the Georgia market. Industrial and logistics work around Savannah has also moved up sharply over the past two years. K-12 and institutional work pays a step below but offers steady, consistent workloads.

Does experience level significantly affect superintendent pay?

Yes. In the Southeast, the survey shows roughly $160,000 of separation between an assistant superintendent at the 20th percentile ($87,690) and a general superintendent at the 80th ($248,810). Project complexity, sector specialization, and delivery track record move the number as much as years of service do.

How do I know if I am being paid fairly as a superintendent in Georgia?

Compare your base against your experience level, project type, and market using the tables above. The 2026 construction salary survey gives you benchmarks by role and region, and you can see live demand on TBG’s construction jobs board. A conversation with a construction-specialized recruiter is the fastest way to get a real number for your profile.