Industry Benchmarks
Salary data and performance benchmarks for construction professionals. Data from CFMA surveys and industry research.
Salary Benchmarks
Compare salaries across roles and regions.
- Executive Salaries — CEO, CFO, President, VP
- Management Salaries — PM, Superintendent, Estimator
- Operations Salaries — Foreman, Field Engineer, Coordinator
- Finance Salaries — Controller, Accountant, Payroll
Financial Benchmarks
How does your company compare?
| Metric | Top Quartile | Median | Bottom Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | over 18% | 14% | under 10% |
| Net Profit Margin | over 5% | 2.5% | under 1% |
| Current Ratio | over 1.5 | 1.2 | under 1.0 |
| Backlog / Revenue | 0.8-1.2x | Varies | — |
Source: CFMA Annual Financial Survey
Operational Benchmarks
| Metric | Target | Warning | Critical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margin Fade (Monthly) | under 1% | 1-3% | over 3% |
| Under-billing % | under 10% | 10-20% | over 20% |
| Over-billing % | under 15% | 15-25% | over 25% |
| Change Order % | under 5% | 5-10% | over 10% |
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from:
- CFMA Annual Compensation Survey — Construction financial professionals
- AGC Compensation Survey — General contractors
- Regional industry surveys — Pacific Northwest, California, Southwest
Data is updated annually. Regional variations apply.
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