What are the main factors that influence a Community Lead's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Community Lead?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Community Lead roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

How does experience change A Community Lead's salary?

A Community Lead's salary grows with experience: a Community Relations Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $139,092, a Community Relations Manager (10+ years)earns $98,892, a Community Relations Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $142,807, a Community Lead (10+ years)earns $168,282, a VP of Community Relations (10+ years)earns $230,138,

What are the highest paying states for a Community Lead?

Community Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Community Lead roles are District of Columbia $195,391, California $194,650, Massachusetts $192,056. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Community Lead roles make?

Salaries for Community Lead level roles vary by specialization: Community Relations Specialist IV: $119,604; Community Development and Relations Representative IV: $109,110; Community Development Representative IV: $109,105; Lead Community Manager: $108,054; Community Coordinator: $84,829.

Community Lead Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Community Lead make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Lead in New Mexico is $163,449 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $191,439
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $140,250 to $178,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,128

10% $119,128

50% (Median) $163,449

90% $191,439

Community Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,100	$14,842	$3,425	$86
Average	$163,449	$13,621	$3,143	$79
25th Percentile	$140,250	$11,687	$2,697	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Community Lead Salaries

A Community Lead'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 Community Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community Lead'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): $139,092
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,892
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,807
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $168,282
Expert (over 8 years): $230,138

Levels	Salary
Community... Level Community Lead	$139,092
Community... Level Community Lead	$98,892
Community... Level Community Lead	$142,807
Community... Level Community Lead	$168,282
VP of Com... Level Community Lead	$230,138

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

District of Columbia: $195,391.
California: $194,650.
Massachusetts: $192,056.

District of Columbia $195,391 California $194,650 Massachusetts $192,056 Washington $191,350 New Jersey $191,279 Alaska $191,032 Connecticut $188,597 New York $187,608

Hawaii $184,450 Rhode Island $182,967 Maryland $181,961 Minnesota $180,585 Colorado $180,055 Illinois $179,879 Oregon $179,208 Delaware $178,714

New Hampshire $178,404 Virginia $177,708 Pennsylvania $175,679 Nevada $174,655 North Dakota $174,320 Michigan $173,791 Wisconsin $173,596 Vermont $173,208

Texas $172,132 Maine $172,061 Arizona $171,955 Ohio $171,832 Georgia $170,208 Indiana $169,396 Wyoming $169,238 Utah $168,991

Iowa $168,885 Kansas $168,038 Louisiana $167,791 North Carolina $167,702 Missouri $167,667 Florida $166,979 Montana $166,608 Nebraska $166,255

Kentucky $166,061 South Carolina $165,355 Tennessee $164,914 Idaho $164,738 New Mexico $163,449 Oklahoma $163,167 Alabama $162,126 South Dakota $160,379

Arkansas $159,426 West Virginia $158,914 Mississippi $157,379

Top Paying Cities for Community 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:

Algodones: $165,189
Belen: $164,270
Bernalillo: $165,482

Algodones, NM $165,189 Belen, NM $164,270 Bernalillo, NM $165,482 Bluewater, NM $162,008 Bosque, NM $163,063 Casa Blanca, NM $163,432 Cedar Crest, NM $165,620 Cedarvale, NM $159,126

Cerrillos, NM $165,309 Claunch, NM $158,536 Coyote, NM $162,874 Cuba, NM $162,613 Cubero, NM $163,793 Edgewood, NM $164,880 Estancia, NM $162,915 Gallina, NM $162,022

Counselor, NM $162,122 Grants, NM $161,822 Milan, NM $162,470 Isleta, NM $165,766 Jarales, NM $164,111 Jemez Pueblo, NM $164,395 Jemez Springs, NM $163,889 Laguna, NM $164,595

La Jara, NM $162,431 La Joya, NM $162,055 Lindrith, NM $161,859 Los Lunas, NM $165,140 Mcintosh, NM $163,811 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $162,720 Moriarty, NM $163,260 Mountainair, NM $161,499

Nageezi, NM $161,907 New Laguna, NM $163,714 Paguate, NM $163,825 Pena Blanca, NM $165,655 Peralta, NM $165,401 Placitas, NM $165,486 Ponderosa, NM $164,187 Prewitt, NM $161,958

Regina, NM $162,071 Sandia Park, NM $165,203 Corrales, NM $165,826 San Fidel, NM $162,832 San Rafael, NM $162,138 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $165,205 San Ysidro, NM $164,983 Stanley, NM $163,238

Tijeras, NM $165,225 Tome, NM $164,919 Torreon, NM $164,370 Veguita, NM $163,050 Willard, NM $161,208 Youngsville, NM $162,920 Bosque Farms, NM $165,705 Clines Corners, NM $162,251

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $165,330 Cochiti Lake, NM $165,546 Albuquerque, NM $165,920 Kirtland Afb, NM $165,920 Rio Rancho, NM $165,648 Gallup, NM $162,193 Brimhall, NM $161,734 Church Rock, NM $161,810

Continental Divide, NM $161,695 Crownpoint, NM $161,829 Fence Lake, NM $161,107 Fort Wingate, NM $161,753 Gamerco, NM $162,025 Mentmore, NM $161,775 Mexican Springs, NM $161,755 Ramah, NM $161,459

Rehoboth, NM $161,863 Thoreau, NM $161,872 Tohatchi, NM $161,723 Vanderwagen, NM $161,755 Zuni, NM $161,716 Navajo, NM $161,937 Jamestown, NM $161,535 Pinehill, NM $161,333

Sheep Springs, NM $161,898 Smith Lake, NM $162,502 Yatahey, NM $161,840 Farmington, NM $162,618 Aztec, NM $162,918 Blanco, NM $162,158 Bloomfield, NM $161,965 Flora Vista, NM $162,786

Fruitland, NM $161,768 Kirtland, NM $162,788 La Plata, NM $162,846 Navajo Dam, NM $162,773 Shiprock, NM $162,548 Waterflow, NM $162,465 Newcomb, NM $161,799 Sanostee, NM $161,902

Santa Fe, NM $166,767 Abiquiu, NM $162,205 Alcalde, NM $165,030 Amalia, NM $161,958 Arroyo Hondo, NM $161,730 Arroyo Seco, NM $161,918 Canjilon, NM $161,704 Canones, NM $163,178

Carson, NM $162,350 Cebolla, NM $161,799 Cerro, NM $161,847 Chama, NM $162,509 Chamisal, NM $164,593 Chimayo, NM $165,749 Cordova, NM $165,468 Costilla, NM $162,638

Taos Ski Valley, NM $161,404 Dixon, NM $164,436 Dulce, NM $162,505 El Prado, NM $162,060 El Rito, NM $162,803 Embudo, NM $163,590 Espanola, NM $165,548 Glorieta, NM $166,125

Hernandez, NM $164,009 Ilfeld, NM $164,591 La Madera, NM $162,518 Lamy, NM $165,491 Llano, NM $164,259 Los Alamos, NM $165,883 White Rock, NM $166,195 Medanales, NM $164,190

Ojo Caliente, NM $163,225 Los Ojos, NM $162,110 Pecos, NM $165,608 Penasco, NM $163,649 Petaca, NM $161,554 Questa, NM $162,018 Ranchos De Taos, NM $162,872 Red River, NM $161,556

Ribera, NM $162,595 Rowe, NM $164,746 San Cristobal, NM $161,550 San Jose, NM $164,340 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $165,143 Santa Cruz, NM $165,692 Serafina, NM $162,184 Taos, NM $161,967

Tererro, NM $166,137 Tesuque, NM $166,767 Tierra Amarilla, NM $161,967 Trampas, NM $163,515 Tres Piedras, NM $161,510 Truchas, NM $165,006 Vadito, NM $163,433 Valdez, NM $161,672

Vallecitos, NM $161,545 Velarde, NM $164,187 Villanueva, NM $162,281 Spaceport City, NM $158,972 Las Vegas, NM $160,905 Angel Fire, NM $161,379 Anton Chico, NM $160,626 Buena Vista, NM $162,101

Chacon, NM $162,216 Cimarron, NM $161,127 Cleveland, NM $163,366 Eagle Nest, NM $161,249 Guadalupita, NM $161,967 Holman, NM $162,950 La Loma, NM $160,356 Maxwell, NM $161,182

Miami, NM $160,834 Mills, NM $160,262 Montezuma, NM $164,196 Mora, NM $163,596 Mosquero, NM $160,123 Ocate, NM $161,009 Ojo Feliz, NM $161,432 Rainsville, NM $162,140

Raton, NM $161,588 Rociada, NM $164,279 Roy, NM $160,297 Sapello, NM $162,853 Solano, NM $160,102 Springer, NM $160,763 Ute Park, NM $161,203 Valmora, NM $160,769

Wagon Mound, NM $160,585 Watrous, NM $160,823 Socorro, NM $160,451 Aragon, NM $160,936 Datil, NM $160,273 Lemitar, NM $161,197 Luna, NM $161,222 Magdalena, NM $160,285

Pie Town, NM $160,820 Polvadera, NM $161,586 Quemado, NM $161,153 Reserve, NM $160,864 San Acacia, NM $161,852 San Antonio, NM $159,563 Truth Or Consequences, NM $159,530 Arrey, NM $159,503

Caballo, NM $159,613 Derry, NM $158,801 Elephant Butte, NM $159,945 Garfield, NM $158,340 Hatch, NM $155,803 Monticello, NM $159,521 Rincon, NM $154,906 Salem, NM $157,846

Williamsburg, NM $159,731 Winston, NM $159,637 Las Cruces, NM $152,879 White Sands Missile Range, NM $153,380 Santa Teresa, NM $154,495 Playas, NM $160,267 Animas, NM $160,661 Anthony, NM $154,458

Arenas Valley, NM $160,377 Bayard, NM $160,229 Berino, NM $153,757 Buckhorn, NM $160,395 Santa Clara, NM $160,509 Chamberino, NM $153,918 Cliff, NM $160,209 Columbus, NM $159,779

Deming, NM $159,816 Dona Ana, NM $152,884 Fairacres, NM $153,341 Faywood, NM $159,742 Fort Bayard, NM $160,356 Gila, NM $159,973 Glenwood, NM $160,098 Hachita, NM $159,779

Hanover, NM $159,812 Hillsboro, NM $159,486 Hurley, NM $160,121 La Mesa, NM $155,803 Lordsburg, NM $160,149 Mesilla, NM $152,882 Mesilla Park, NM $152,898 Mesquite, NM $153,029

Mimbres, NM $159,939 Mule Creek, NM $160,372 Organ, NM $152,977 Pinos Altos, NM $160,206 Radium Springs, NM $152,944 Redrock, NM $159,798 Rodeo, NM $160,864 San Miguel, NM $152,970

Silver City, NM $160,207 Sunland Park, NM $153,673 Tyrone, NM $160,682 Vado, NM $153,090 Chaparral, NM $155,021 Clovis, NM $159,900 Cannon Afb, NM $159,547 Broadview, NM $159,435

Causey, NM $159,161 Crossroads, NM $158,783 Dora, NM $159,539 Elida, NM $158,877 Floyd, NM $159,263 Fort Sumner, NM $159,135 Grady, NM $159,586 House, NM $159,459

Kenna, NM $158,879 Lingo, NM $159,150 Melrose, NM $159,486 Milnesand, NM $158,815 Pep, NM $159,032 Portales, NM $159,615 Rogers, NM $159,076 Saint Vrain, NM $159,588

Taiban, NM $159,080 Texico, NM $159,650 Yeso, NM $158,503 Roswell, NM $158,686 Artesia, NM $159,000 Caprock, NM $158,677 Carlsbad, NM $159,105 Dexter, NM $158,799

Eunice, NM $159,246 Hagerman, NM $158,879 Hobbs, NM $159,479 Hope, NM $158,296 Jal, NM $159,059 Lake Arthur, NM $158,616 Lakewood, NM $158,852 Loco Hills, NM $159,145

Loving, NM $159,064 Lovington, NM $159,325 Mcdonald, NM $158,891 Malaga, NM $158,909 Maljamar, NM $158,753 Monument, NM $159,127 Tatum, NM $158,993 Whites City, NM $159,260

Carrizozo, NM $157,935 Alamogordo, NM $157,432 Alto, NM $157,957 Bent, NM $157,462 Capitan, NM $157,590 Cloudcroft, NM $157,444 Corona, NM $158,621 Encino, NM $159,895

Fort Stanton, NM $157,657 Glencoe, NM $157,545 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $157,414 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $157,414 Hondo, NM $157,689 La Luz, NM $157,414 Lincoln, NM $157,230 Mayhill, NM $157,770

Mescalero, NM $157,485 Nogal, NM $158,160 Orogrande, NM $157,493 Picacho, NM $157,656 Pinon, NM $158,249 Ruidoso, NM $158,257 Ruidoso Downs, NM $158,042 Sacramento, NM $157,555

San Patricio, NM $157,742 Sunspot, NM $157,414 Timberon, NM $157,755 Tinnie, NM $157,564 Tularosa, NM $157,518 Vaughn, NM $159,251 Weed, NM $157,751 Tucumcari, NM $160,042

Amistad, NM $159,835 Bard, NM $159,579 Capulin, NM $161,386 Clayton, NM $160,146 Conchas Dam, NM $160,290 Cuervo, NM $159,519 Des Moines, NM $160,749 Folsom, NM $160,998

Garita, NM $159,983 Gladstone, NM $160,305 Grenville, NM $160,275 Logan, NM $160,036 Mcalister, NM $159,540 Nara Visa, NM $159,657 Newkirk, NM $159,833 Quay, NM $159,925

San Jon, NM $159,754 Santa Rosa, NM $159,925 Sedan, NM $159,982 Trementina, NM $159,975

Community Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Community Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 42% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Community Lead positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Community Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Community Lead

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$199,408	$96.0	22%
Internet	$192,870	$93.0	18%
Biotechnology	$187,967	$90.0	15%
Healthcare	$187,967	$90.0	15%
Insurance	$183,063	$88.0	12%

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

Understanding how a Community 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.

$140,250

Average $163,449/year

$178,100

$11,687

Average $13,621/month

$14,842

$2,697

Average $3,143/week

$3,425

$67

Average $79/hour

$86

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,100	$14,842	$3,425	$86
Average	$163,449	$13,621	$3,143	$79
25th Percentile	$140,250	$11,687	$2,697	$67

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