Activity Leader Salary in the United States

How much does an Activity Leader make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activity Leader in the United States is $80,813 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Activity Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,610
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,465 to $93,269
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,954
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Activity Leader Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,269 $7,772 $1,794 $45
Average $80,813 $6,734 $1,554 $39
25th Percentile $71,465 $5,955 $1,374 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Activity Leader Salaries

An Activity Leader'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Activity Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activity Leader'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): $79,514
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,904
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,813
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,851
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,189
Levels Salary
Entry Level Activity Leader$79,514
Intermediate Level Activity Leader$79,904
Senior Level Activity Leader$80,813
Specialist Level Activity Leader$81,851
Expert Level Activity Leader$83,189
$79,514 0 yr
$79,904 < 2 yrs
$80,813 2-4 yrs
$81,851 5-8 yrs
$83,189 > 8 yrs
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How Do Activity Leader Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Activity Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,476.
  • California: $89,136.
  • Massachusetts: $87,948.

Top Paying Cities for Activity Leaders

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: $101,929
  • San Francisco: $100,813
  • Oakland: $98,688

What Skills Can Increase an Activity Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 9.51% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 9.51%
Business Development 1.2%
Programming 1.09%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Activity Leader's salary.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 41%.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Scrum: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Supply Chain
$113,946
41%
Product Development
$109,097
35%
Scrum
$105,865
31%
Change Management
$102,632
27%
Consulting
$93,743
16%
Agile
$92,935
15%
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Activity Leader Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Activity Leader roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Activity Leader positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Activity Leader as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Activity Leader

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$96,975$47.020%

Activity Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activity Leader'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Activity Leader

Salaries for an Activity Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $81,971 in 2023 to around $82,866 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Activity Leader salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Activity Leader Over Time

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$81,971
2024
$83,428
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

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    Columbus, OH

    USPS | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Activity Leader

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Activity Leader?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Activity Leader roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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