HVAC Installation Lead Salary in California

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What is the salary range of a HVAC Installation Lead?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a HVAC Installation Lead in California ranges from $79,260 (25th percentile) to $98,850 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $87,530 and an hourly rate of $42. A HVAC Installation Lead's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.

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HVAC Installation Lead Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $98,850 $8,238 $1,901 $48
Average $87,530 $7,294 $1,683 $42
25th Percentile $79,260 $6,605 $1,524 $38
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How does experience level affect a HVAC Installation Lead's Salary?

An entry-level HVAC Installation Lead with under 1 year experience makes about $84,447. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level HVAC Installation Lead makes around $84,818. After 2-4 years, the HVAC Installation Lead pay rises to about $85,682. Those senior HVAC Installation Lead with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $88,379, and those HVAC Installation Lead having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $91,757 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level HVAC Installation Lead $84,447
Intermediate Level HVAC Installation Lead $84,818
Senior Level HVAC Installation Lead $85,682
Specialist Level HVAC Installation Lead $88,379
Expert Level HVAC Installation Lead $91,757
$84,447 0 yr
$84,818 < 2 yrs
$85,682 2-4 yrs
$88,379 5-8 yrs
$91,757 > 8 yrs
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