New York · USD
New York working foreman rates
Also called foreman, working foreman, lead hand. Rates by SubTrack.
New York rates are among the highest in the book, especially on NYC civil. Prevailing wage and access can sit above a public median. Use these USD T&M ranges as a check, then lock the number the client signed. Working foreman charge-out is the lead-hand T&M line, not a salaried superintendent. Many sheets bill the foreman at a premium over the trade. Lock that premium on the project rate sheet. In New York, a working foreman typically bills $135 /hr (range $120 to $150, as of 2026-08). For a check against nearby markets, New Jersey sits at $125 /hr, and Pennsylvania sits at $110 /hr. These are public benchmarks. Your billable number lives on a SubTrack rate sheet.
Prices in USD. Fully loaded T&M charge-out, not wages.
New York working foreman
| Trade | Unit | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Working Foreman Trade foreman, typically working with tools. | /hr | $120 | $135 | $150 |
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New York working foreman FAQ
What is the working foreman rate in New York?
New York working foreman charge-out is about $135 /hr (low $120, high $150, as of 2026-08). Also searched as foreman, working foreman, lead hand. This is a fully loaded T&M range, not a wage.
Is this a rental or a T&M charge-out in New York?
A T&M charge-out. Fuel, attachments, and mobilization are often extra. NY, NYC and Upstate jobs still need the number that is on your sheet, not only this median.
Can I put this New York working foreman number on an invoice?
No. This is a public benchmark. SubTrack rate sheets lock your working foreman class and premiums to the LEM so the field bills what the client signed.
How does New York compare nearby?
New Jersey median $125 /hr. Pennsylvania median $110 /hr
The index is a benchmark. Rate sheets are how you bill.
Rates shows public charge-out ranges. SubTrack rate sheets lock your crew numbers into a template the field actually bills from, on every LEM.
One template, every job
Labor, equipment, materials, and subs live in one sheet. Assign it to a project and tickets read the same numbers.
OT and markup apply themselves
Standby, overtime, and markup rules ride with the sheet. The field does not retype them.
The client sees what they signed
Line items match the agreed rates. Fewer disputes, faster approvals.
Project rate sheet
Labor · assigned to the job
| Position | Reg. rate | OT rate |
|---|---|---|
| Foreman | $72/hr | $108/hr |
| Operator | $68/hr | $102/hr |
| Laborer | $35/hr | $52.50/hr |