How much does a Lead Programmer make in Dallas, TX? The average Lead Programmer salary in Dallas, TX is $158,325 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $143,067 and $176,182. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Exact Sciences Careers - San Diego , CA
Lead design of highly complex system architectures that incorporate control systems, hardware, and software to automate medical devices. Guide engineers in decomposition of system architectures into ...
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Aimic Inc - LaGrange , IL
Serve as Project Manager or Lead Engineer, following the guidance of the Structural Department Head. * Technology & Tools: Leverage current engineering software and technology to execute project ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Hunter Crown, LLC - Seattle , WA
Competitive salary: $60,000 - $90,000 (up to $125,000 for lead Engineers) * Benefits and growth opportunities Key Responsibilities: * Create 2D/3D mechanical drawings & maintain process documents ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting - San Jose , CA
Lead process development projects using Industrial Engineering and Design Excellence concepts. * Lead engineering problem solving and process improvement projects using best practices, ensuring ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Ultimate Staffing - Santa Ana , CA
Lead engineering initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. * Collaborate with sales to ensure product manufacturability. * Manage and develop team performance, attendance, and safety
LinkedIn - 12 days ago
Barksdale Control Products - Los Angeles , CA
Lead Programmer on implementation projects. * Maintain and Support Process Automation 'Robot/Development' uptime. * Roll out automation programs with demonstrable benefits. * Work with corporate RPA ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Programmer in Dallas, TX. The base salary for Lead Programmer ranges from $143,067 to $176,182 with the average base salary of $158,325. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $151,302 to $194,740 with the average total cash compensation of $170,671.

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