Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$94,500 / year
≈ $7,900 per month · $45.43 per hour
Low $73,000Average $94,500High $122,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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About this role
Supervisor Gardening Team is a first-line supervisory role guiding the day-to-day work and performance of a team, focused on Gardening in the General job family. The title carries Team-level responsibility, indicating a team scope focused on a specific area of work.
Typical experience: 6 to 10 years at the Supervisor / Lead level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Coach, evaluate, and develop team member performance
Ensure quality and timeliness of team work product
Report metrics, issues, and status to management
Resolve routine escalations and personnel matters
Coordinate resources and workload across team members
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Executive or Administrative exemption
Team leadership roles typically qualify for the Executive exemption when directing the work of two or more employees, or the Administrative exemption when exercising discretion on significant matters. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$94,500
2027$98,000
2028$101,000
2029$105,000
2030$108,500
2031$112,000
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Supervisor Gardening Team make?
The median market pay for a Supervisor Gardening Team in the United States is about $94,500 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Supervisor Gardening Team?
A typical market range for a Supervisor Gardening Team runs from about $80,500 to $108,500, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Supervisor Gardening Team pays 9% above the average across 1,467 roles in the General job family (family average $87,000).
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