Commercial Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Commercial Lead make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Commercial Lead in the United States is $56,963 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Commercial Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,657
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,243 to $68,842
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,482
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Commercial Lead Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,842 $5,737 $1,324 $33
Average $56,963 $4,747 $1,095 $27
25th Percentile $46,243 $3,854 $889 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Commercial Lead Salaries

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

How Do Commercial Lead 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 Commercial Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,069.
  • California: $62,830.
  • Massachusetts: $61,993.

Top Paying Cities for Commercial Leads

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: $71,847
  • San Francisco: $71,141
  • Oakland: $69,563

What Skills Can Increase a Commercial Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 32.08% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Food Safety (Mentioned in 1.04% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
  • Product Knowledge (Mentioned in 0.97% Job Postings): Product knowledge is the ability to communicate information and answer questions about a product or service. It is considered an important knowledge area for any role that puts you in front of customers, investors or the media.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 32.08%
Food Safety 1.04%
Product Knowledge 0.97%

Commercial Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Commercial Lead'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 January 01, 2026

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