How much does a Head Steward make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Head Steward in the United States is $49,011 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Head Steward's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,962
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,609 to $56,314
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,691

Key Factors That Influence Head Steward Salaries

A Head Steward's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Head Steward Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Head Steward's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,510
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $46,144
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,490
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,721
  • Expert (over 8 years): $50,025
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Head Steward less than 1 year $45,510
Early Career Level Head Steward 1-2 years $46,144
Mid-Level Level Head Steward 2-4 years $47,490
Senior-Level Level Head Steward 5-8 years $49,721
Expert Level Head Steward over 8 years $50,025

Top Paying Cities for Head Steward

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $61,818
  • San Francisco: $61,141
  • Oakland: $59,852

How Education impacts a Head Steward's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Head Steward professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Head Steward with a high school is between $41,153 and $47,862.

Head Steward Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Head Steward
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 42.1%
High School 42.1%
Associate's Degree 31.6%
Bachelor's Degree 26.3%
Master's Degree or MBA 0%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0%

Head Steward Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Head Steward's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$43,609
Average $49,011/year
$56,314
$3,634
Average $4,084/month
$4,693
$839
Average $943/week
$1,083
$21
Average $24/hour
$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $56,314 $4,693 $1,083 $27
Average $49,011 $4,084 $943 $24
25th Percentile $43,609 $3,634 $839 $21

Most common benefits for Head Steward

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Head Steward

Here are companies hiring for Head Steward and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Head Steward Job

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    Dulles Plumbing Group | Ashburn, VA

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    Hanley Energy | Ashburn, VA

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    Career Group | Ashburn, VA

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