How does your pay compare?

Staying competitive in the construction industry starts with knowing what the market is paying. The 2025 Construction Compensation Report—published by CICPAC and PAS, Inc.—offers detailed benchmarking data to help contractors assess pay for three critical roles: Senior Project Manager, Senior Estimator and Controller.

Inside the report:

  • Salary insights by revenue size, construction type (building, highway, heavy, industrial, etc.), and bonus structure.
  • Median total compensation for Senior Project Managers is $159,846, with top earners exceeding $200K.
  • Senior Estimators report a median total compensation of $132,500, with bonuses climbing past $30K.
  • Controllers at firms with $100M–$250M in revenue earn a median total compensation of $157,750, with top pay nearing $300K at larger companies.
  • National benchmarks plus percentile breakdowns (15th–85th).

Whether you’re adjusting pay scales, planning budgets or benchmarking for hiring, this data can guide confident decisions.

Adams Brown is a member of CICPAC, a network of CPA firms focused on understanding and serving the construction industry.