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.