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 $60,706, an Lead (0-0 years)earns $69,107, an Assoc. Professor - Special Education (0-0 years)earns $84,441, a Professor - Special Education (0-0 years)earns $107,745,

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 $76,309, California $76,020, Massachusetts $75,007. 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 Architect: $177,400; Technology Lead: $134,038; Lead Nurse: $116,290; Lead Buyer: $114,500; Lead Pastor: $109,190.

Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead in Delaware is $69,796 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): $87,705
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,786 to $79,170
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,673

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Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,170	$6,598	$1,523	$38
Average	$69,796	$5,816	$1,342	$34
25th Percentile	$59,786	$4,982	$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: $76,309.
California: $76,020.
Massachusetts: $75,007.

District of Columbia $76,309 California $76,020 Massachusetts $75,007 Washington $74,731 New Jersey $74,703 Alaska $74,607 Connecticut $73,656 New York $73,270

Hawaii $72,036 Rhode Island $71,457 Maryland $71,064 Minnesota $70,527 Colorado $70,320 Illinois $70,251 Oregon $69,989 Delaware $69,796

New Hampshire $69,675 Virginia $69,403 Pennsylvania $68,611 Nevada $68,211 North Dakota $68,080 Michigan $67,873 Wisconsin $67,797 Vermont $67,646

Texas $67,225 Maine $67,198 Arizona $67,157 Ohio $67,108 Georgia $66,474 Indiana $66,157 Wyoming $66,095 Utah $65,999

Iowa $65,957 Kansas $65,626 Louisiana $65,530 North Carolina $65,496 Missouri $65,482 Florida $65,213 Montana $65,068 Nebraska $64,930

Kentucky $64,855 South Carolina $64,579 Tennessee $64,407 Idaho $64,338 New Mexico $63,835 Oklahoma $63,724 Alabama $63,318 South Dakota $62,635

Arkansas $62,263 West Virginia $62,063 Mississippi $61,464

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: $72,236
Little Creek: $71,567
Magnolia: $71,864

Lincoln, DE $72,236 Little Creek, DE $71,567 Magnolia, DE $71,864 Milford, DE $72,236 Marydel, DE $71,299 Millsboro, DE $72,236 Millville, DE $72,718 Milton, DE $72,236

Nassau, DE $72,236 Ocean View, DE $72,718 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,718 Seaford, DE $71,478 Selbyville, DE $72,718 Smyrna, DE $71,216 Viola, DE $71,864 Woodside, DE $71,657

Bear, DE $70,692 Newark, DE $70,720 Claymont, DE $70,775 Delaware City, DE $70,720 Hockessin, DE $70,775 Kirkwood, DE $70,720 Middletown, DE $71,071 Montchanin, DE $70,775

New Castle, DE $70,775 Odessa, DE $71,168 Port Penn, DE $70,527 Rockland, DE $70,775 Saint Georges, DE $70,720 Townsend, DE $71,064 Winterthur, DE $70,775 Lewes, DE $72,236

Wilmington, DE $70,775 Dover, DE $71,533 Dover Afb, DE $71,698 Bethany Beach, DE $72,718 Bethel, DE $71,478 Bridgeville, DE $72,236 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,609 Cheswold, DE $71,368

Clayton, DE $71,188 Dagsboro, DE $72,718 Delmar, DE $71,478 Ellendale, DE $72,236 Felton, DE $72,236 Fenwick Island, DE $72,718 Frankford, DE $72,718 Frederica, DE $72,236

Georgetown, DE $72,236 Greenwood, DE $72,236 Harbeson, DE $72,236 Harrington, DE $72,236 Hartly, DE $71,154 Houston, DE $72,236 Kenton, DE $71,188 Laurel, DE $71,478

Yorklyn, DE $70,775

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 April 01, 2026

$59,786

Average $69,796/year

$79,170

$4,982

Average $5,816/month

$6,598

$1,150

Average $1,342/week

$1,523

$29

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,170	$6,598	$1,523	$38
Average	$69,796	$5,816	$1,342	$34
25th Percentile	$59,786	$4,982	$1,150	$29

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