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Superintendent salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Superintendent make in the United States?

Average base salary

$109,257
Average $109,257
Low $70,230
High $169,970

The average salary for a superintendent is $109,257 per year in the United States and $5,000 profit sharing per year.16.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Superintendent job openings in United States

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Superintendent
RIMEPRO INC
Roseville, CA
$110,000 - $160,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Superintendent in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Santa Monica College
 
$390,000per year
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Mt. San Jacinto College
 
$389,595per year
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MiraCosta College
 
$351,502per year
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Sioux City Community School Di...
 
$278,333per year
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Lassen Community College
 
$275,000per year
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Waukee Community School Distri...
 
$275,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Superintendents near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $134,408 per year
  2. San Diego, CA
    $133,773 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $119,912 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $116,360 per year
  5. Portland, OR
    $113,924 per year

Where can a Superintendent earn more?

Compare salaries for Superintendents in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Superintendent get paid in United States?

Assistant Superintendent

Job openings
Average $84,602 per year

Senior Superintendent

Job openings
Average $143,424 per year