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

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

How does experience change A Lead's salary?

A Lead's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Special Education (0-0 years)earns $60,694, an Lead (0-0 years)earns $69,111, an Assoc. Professor - Special Education (0-0 years)earns $84,491, a Professor - Special Education (0-0 years)earns $107,840,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead?

Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead roles are District of Columbia $76,312, California $76,023, Massachusetts $75,010. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead roles make?

Salaries for Lead level roles vary by specialization: Lead Broker: $181,200; Lead Trader: $181,136; Lead Architect: $177,490; Lead Nurse: $116,390; Lead Buyer: $114,510.

Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead in Delaware is $69,799 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,677
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,776 to $79,157
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,651

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Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,157	$6,596	$1,522	$38
Average	$69,799	$5,817	$1,342	$34
25th Percentile	$59,776	$4,981	$1,150	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $76,312.
California: $76,023.
Massachusetts: $75,010.

District of Columbia $76,312 California $76,023 Massachusetts $75,010 Washington $74,734 New Jersey $74,706 Alaska $74,610 Connecticut $73,659 New York $73,273

Hawaii $72,039 Rhode Island $71,460 Maryland $71,067 Minnesota $70,530 Colorado $70,323 Illinois $70,254 Oregon $69,992 Delaware $69,799

New Hampshire $69,678 Virginia $69,406 Pennsylvania $68,614 Nevada $68,214 North Dakota $68,083 Michigan $67,876 Wisconsin $67,800 Vermont $67,649

Texas $67,228 Maine $67,201 Arizona $67,159 Ohio $67,111 Georgia $66,477 Indiana $66,160 Wyoming $66,098 Utah $66,001

Iowa $65,960 Kansas $65,629 Louisiana $65,533 North Carolina $65,498 Missouri $65,484 Florida $65,216 Montana $65,071 Nebraska $64,933

Kentucky $64,857 South Carolina $64,582 Tennessee $64,409 Idaho $64,340 New Mexico $63,837 Oklahoma $63,727 Alabama $63,320 South Dakota $62,638

Arkansas $62,266 West Virginia $62,066 Mississippi $61,466

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $69,485
Little Creek: $69,993
Magnolia: $69,893

Lincoln, DE $69,485 Little Creek, DE $69,993 Magnolia, DE $69,893 Milford, DE $69,661 Marydel, DE $69,776 Millsboro, DE $69,193 Millville, DE $69,300 Milton, DE $69,420

Nassau, DE $69,470 Ocean View, DE $69,288 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,421 Seaford, DE $69,461 Selbyville, DE $69,173 Smyrna, DE $70,042 Viola, DE $69,719 Woodside, DE $69,907

Bear, DE $69,745 Newark, DE $69,719 Claymont, DE $69,862 Delaware City, DE $69,789 Hockessin, DE $69,713 Kirkwood, DE $69,776 Middletown, DE $69,802 Montchanin, DE $69,729

New Castle, DE $69,739 Odessa, DE $69,837 Port Penn, DE $69,884 Rockland, DE $69,736 Saint Georges, DE $69,780 Townsend, DE $69,888 Winterthur, DE $69,744 Lewes, DE $69,447

Wilmington, DE $69,716 Dover, DE $69,993 Dover Afb, DE $69,625 Bethany Beach, DE $69,215 Bethel, DE $69,287 Bridgeville, DE $69,450 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,796 Cheswold, DE $69,971

Clayton, DE $69,973 Dagsboro, DE $69,167 Delmar, DE $69,056 Ellendale, DE $69,266 Felton, DE $69,656 Fenwick Island, DE $69,182 Frankford, DE $69,062 Frederica, DE $69,725

Georgetown, DE $69,141 Greenwood, DE $69,461 Harbeson, DE $69,215 Harrington, DE $69,567 Hartly, DE $69,784 Houston, DE $69,468 Kenton, DE $69,976 Laurel, DE $69,099

Yorklyn, DE $69,734

Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Lead roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 0% above the average. Conversely, Lead positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

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Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg

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

Understanding how a 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 July 01, 2026

$59,776

Average $69,799/year

$79,157

$4,981

Average $5,817/month

$6,596

$1,150

Average $1,342/week

$1,522

$29

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,157	$6,596	$1,522	$38
Average	$69,799	$5,817	$1,342	$34
25th Percentile	$59,776	$4,981	$1,150	$29

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