October 30, 2025

For Immediate Release

Mississauga ON - Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) is releasing the most recent Canadian Golf Maintenance Department Compensation Study. The Study was conducted in August 2025 by a third-party firm; The Portage Group which is an association consulting group with a specialty in this type of research. This is the second time conducting the survey with this group. The Study encompassed a total of 2,031 maintenance facility employees. 

The Study was done for the second time in conjunction with several regional associations; BCGSA, STA, MGSA, OVTA, QGSA and Atlantic GSA. This allowed a much larger reach to superintendents to participate in the survey and seek this valued feedback.

As a CGSA Superintendent member who participated in the Study, you are receiving the full results (a savings of $350 for members/$700 for non members). The results contained within the report should assist those seeking to attract the right people for the job with a competitive wage and benefits package. As well as assisting in negotiation of your individual compensation and benefits package.

When it came to the type of clubs that participated in the Study public clubs were the most common among participants accounting for 36%, edging out semi-private clubs at 34%. Four in five (80%) of participating golf clubs indicated that they operate 18-hole courses, while 8% responded 27 holes and 6% said nine-hole courses.

There was a good mix of Study participants by size of operating budget, operating budgets of $250,000 - $499,999 (25%) and $500,000 - $749,999 (24%) each account for one-quarter of respondents while 34% were between $750,000 and $1.5 million. The average operating budget for 2025 among participant golf clubs was $972,000 while the median was $774,700. Two-thirds (68%) of participating golf clubs report that payroll accounts for 50% - 69% of the operating budget. With the average being 54.8% of the operating budget.

The Study’s value will be seen particularly in the benchmark sections for all positions. In this area you will be able to see the average salary for a number of positions ranging from Superintendent to Labourer with the number of years experience, age, type of facility, operating and capital budgets.

The area on Health and Insurance Benefits is an extremely valuable asset to have when attracting employees in various areas of the maintenance operation. Top health benefits outlined in the Study’s results include 71% of Superintendents reported receiving dental care and prescription drug coverage. Assistant Superintendents have a higher acceptance of health benefits over Superintendents with results showing 81% receive dental care and prescription drug coverage. In both cases family coverage and extended healthcare is generally a lower percentage shown. Other maintenance department staff show 37% that have them covered.

Regional results are being shared with participating associations, or you can contact CGSA for details.

CGSA will look to build upon the success of the 2025 survey with the next version and encourages participation by all members.

For questions please contact Kathryn Wood at kwood@golfsupers.com or 416-626-8873, ext 23.

About CGSA - The CGSA represents golf course superintendents from across Canada. Its mission is to promote and support superintendents and their profession. The association is also committed to environmentally sustainable practices with respect to the management of golf course properties.

If you are a CGSA Superintendent member who completed the Survey and did not receive a copy, please contact Lori Micucci

Also, the full report is available to CGSA members who DID NOT complete the survey for $350 and $700 for non members

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CGSA Distributes the 2025
Golf Maintenance Department Compensation and Benefits Survey
Deadline to Complete the Survey Extended until September 14th

 

The Canadian Golf Maintenance Department Compensation & Benefits Survey will be distributed to CGSA Superintendent members alongside several regional/provincial superintendent association members. The full National report will be provided to all CGSA Superintendent members who complete the survey. If you're not a member, sign up now to receive the invite. CGSA has conducted this survey amongst its members over the past 30 years; however, to expand on the sample size across Canada regional and provincial associations were asked if they'd like to join in the process, several have agreed to participate as of today with others still contemplating the option.

If you are a CGSA Superintendent member and have not received the link to complete the survey, please contact Lori Micucci at lmicucci@golfsupers.com 

For more information, click here.

 

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Compensation Survey

The results of the 2019 CGSA compensation survey for superintendents is now available.

The 2019 Compensation Survey was sent to CGSA Superintendent members; we received a 39% response. The data is valid as of December 31, 2019.

Thank you to all superintendents who completed this survey. Your participation ensures that both you and your colleagues receive a valuable resource for future reference.

The 2019 results of the survey have been e-mailed out to all CGSA Superintendent members (a value of $150) and is available to Non-Members for a price of $150.00 plus HST. For a copy of this order form, please click here.

If you have any questions, or you did not receive the e-mail of the survey, please contact Lori Micucci at 1-800-387-1056 / 416-626-8873 ext. 27, or by e-mail at: .

The CGSA represents golf course superintendents from across Canada. Its mission is to promote and support golf superintendents. The association is also committed to environmentally sustainable practices with respect to the management of golf course properties.