General contractor salary in United States

The average salary for a General Contractor is $24.44 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 653 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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General Contractor salaries typically range between a low of $11.77 and a high of $50.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for General Contractor include Chicago, IL at $31.65 per hour, Milwaukee, WI at $28.31 per hour, and Austin, TX at $27.23 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for General Contractor include Universal Health Services Inc. ($375,000 per year) and Independent Contract ($350,000 per year).