Lead Groundskeeper

Lead Groundskeeper Salary

$22K

$34K

$50K

$35,638

/year

$17.13

/hour

Lead Groundskeeper Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$35,638

Columbus

Ohio

$34,422

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    How much does a Lead Groundskeeper make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Lead Groundskeeper in the United States is $35,638 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.13 an hour. This is the equivalent of $685/week or $2,969/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,000 and as low as $22,000, the majority of Lead Groundskeeper salaries currently range between $30,500 (25th percentile) to $39,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $45,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Lead Groundskeeper varies greatly (by as much as 8500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Lead Groundskeeper in your area makes on average $34,422 per year, or $1,216 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $35,638. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Lead Groundskeeper salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Lead Groundskeeper jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Lead Groundskeeper Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Lead Groundskeeper job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kantishna, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Redwood City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, CA, beats the national average by $7,995 (22.4%), and Kantishna, AK, furthers that trend with another $9,869 (27.7%) above the $35,638 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Lead Groundskeeper appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Kantishna, AK, and Oak Bay, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Lead Groundskeeper role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kantishna, AK

    $45,507

    $21.88

    Berkeley, CA

    $43,636

    $20.98

    Redwood City, CA

    $43,633

    $20.98

    Vineyard Haven, MA

    $43,071

    $20.71

    Kilauea, HI

    $42,714

    $20.54

    Carcross, YT

    $42,524

    $20.44

    Haines Junction, YT

    $42,378

    $20.37

    North Cowichan, BC

    $42,254

    $20.31

    Duncan, BC

    $42,091

    $20.24

    Oak Bay, BC

    $42,015

    $20.20

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Lead Groundskeeper Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Lead Groundskeeper category.

    For example Grounds Maintenance Manager jobs pay as much as $15,323 (43.0%) more than the average Lead Groundskeeper salary of $35,638. If you're qualified, finding work as a Grounds Maintenance Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Lead Groundskeeper position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Grounds Maintenance Manager

    $50,961

    $24.50

    Electrical Groundman

    $41,783

    $20.09

    Grounds Crew Supervisor

    $40,562

    $19.50

    Maintenance Groundskeeper

    $34,778

    $16.72

    Hedge Trimmer

    $33,384

    $16.05

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    Infographic detailing Lead Groundskeeper salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $35,638 per year or $17.13 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.