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Average General Contractor with Contractor Management Skills Hourly Pay at Self-Employed

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$34.16
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Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
25%
$29.48
MEDIAN
$34.16
75%
$35.84

The average hourly pay for a General Contractor is $34.16 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$29 - $36
Total Pay
$62k - $102k
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated Jul 17 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a General Contractor

Medical
13%
None
88%

Gender Breakdown for General Contractors

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About General Contractors

What is the highest pay for General Contractors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a General Contractor is $NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for General Contractors?

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How can General Contractors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a General Contractor is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a General Contractor that oversees more junior General Contractors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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