ZipRecruiter

Log In

Sub Contractor

Sub Contractor Salary

$32.5K

$84.5K

$132K

$89,548

/year

$43.05

/hour

Sub Contractor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$89,548

Columbus

Ohio

$86,495

    Do you get a good deal as a Sub Contractor?

    Take The Breakroom Quiz to find out if your job offers fair pay and conditions. The 3-minute quiz lets you compare your pay, hours, benefits, and more.

    Take The Breakroom Quiz

    Breakroom banner

    How much does a Sub Contractor make?

    As of Jul 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Sub Contractor in the United States is $89,548 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $43.05 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,722/week or $7,462/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $132,000 and as low as $32,500, the majority of Sub Contractor salaries currently range between $74,500 (25th percentile) to $105,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $122,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Sub Contractor varies greatly (by as much as 30500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Sub Contractor in your area makes on average $86,495 per year, or $3,053 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $89,548. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Sub Contractor salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Sub Contractor on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Sub Contractor Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Sub Contractor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Beverly Hills, CA, , with Salinas, CA, and Madison, NJ, close behind in the second and third positions. Madison, NJ, beats the national average by $22,071 (24.6%), and Beverly Hills, CA, furthers that trend with another $30,313 (33.9%) above the $89,548 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Beverly Hills, CA, and Sitka, AK, , 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 Sub Contractor role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Beverly Hills, CA

    $119,861

    $57.63

    Salinas, CA

    $119,704

    $57.55

    Madison, NJ

    $111,619

    $53.66

    Mineola, NY

    $111,204

    $53.46

    Nome, AK

    $111,084

    $53.41

    Downey, CA

    $110,519

    $53.13

    Citrus Heights, CA

    $110,429

    $53.09

    Berkeley, CA

    $109,647

    $52.71

    Aspen, CO

    $108,239

    $52.04

    Sitka, AK

    $107,877

    $51.86

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Sub Contractor Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Sub Contractor job category, we found that Manager Piping Designer jobs have average salaries greater than Sub Contractor jobs.

    Significantly, Manager Piping Designer jobs pay $17,831 (19.9%) more than the average Sub Contractor salary of $89,548. If you're qualified, finding work as a Manager Piping Designer may help you make more money than that of the average Sub Contractor position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Manager Piping Designer

    $107,379

    $51.62

    Junior Rpa Developer

    $88,976

    $42.78

    Entry Mechanical Engineer

    $69,055

    $33.20

    Assistant Construction Site Manager

    $57,460

    $27.62

    Tsmc

    $54,791

    $26.34

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Sub Contractor salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $89,548 per year or $43.05 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.
    All SalariesSub Contractor Salary