GCSAA Members - Take the 2021 Compensation and Benefits Survey Now
/TAKE THE 2021 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SURVEY
GCSAA superintendent members will receive an e-mail on Dec. 15, 2020, to complete the 2021 Compensation and Benefits Report survey and assist in collecting vital data within the industry. Please submit your survey by Jan. 29. If you did not receive the survey email, contact Greg Stacey, senior manager, market research and data, at 800-472-7878, ext. 5152.
Results from the 2019 Compensation and Benefits Survey
How the report can be used
GCSAA conducts a comprehensive study of the compensation, benefits and operations of its superintendent members. This biannual report shows whether your compensation is in line with your peers at similar facilities in your region. The report can be used to begin negotiations for an annual review, pay increases, or salary or benefits cuts. Details can be shared with constituencies, used to advocate on behalf of the profession and reveal trends.
Average, mean and percentile of reported salaries are reported. Salary information is broken down by state and metro area, by facility demographics, and for fringe benefits, insurance and bonuses.
In 2019, more than 3,191 superintendents participated, a response rate of 45%.
Highlights from the 2019 Report
More than 69% of all superintendents responding to the 2019 survey worked at 18-hole facilities
The average base salary for golf course superintendents rose to $93,176, a 4.5% increase over 2017
The average base salary for certified golf course superintendents rose to $111,250, a 1.5% increase over 2017
Member superintendents, on average: are 46.5 years old, have spent 16.4 years as a superintendent and have held their current position for an average of 10.5 years