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: starting around $65,746 for beginners, reaching about $67,271 at mid-level, and approach $73,676 for experts.

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 $76,308, California $76,018, Massachusetts $75,005. 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: $177,320; Technology Lead: $134,036; Lead Nurse: $116,290; Lead Buyer: $114,490; Lead Pastor: $109,090.

Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead in Delaware is $69,795 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): $87,800
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,797 to $79,220
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,694

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Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,220	$6,602	$1,523	$38
Average	$69,795	$5,816	$1,342	$34
25th Percentile	$59,797	$4,983	$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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead	$65,746
Intermediate Level Lead	$66,051
Senior Level Lead	$67,271
Specialist Level Lead	$70,765
Expert Level Lead	$73,676

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: $76,308.
California: $76,018.
Massachusetts: $75,005.

District of Columbia $76,308 California $76,018 Massachusetts $75,005 Washington $74,729 New Jersey $74,702 Alaska $74,605 Connecticut $73,654 New York $73,268

Hawaii $72,035 Rhode Island $71,456 Maryland $71,063 Minnesota $70,525 Colorado $70,319 Illinois $70,250 Oregon $69,988 Delaware $69,795

New Hampshire $69,673 Virginia $69,402 Pennsylvania $68,609 Nevada $68,210 North Dakota $68,079 Michigan $67,872 Wisconsin $67,796 Vermont $67,644

Texas $67,224 Maine $67,197 Arizona $67,155 Ohio $67,107 Georgia $66,473 Indiana $66,156 Wyoming $66,094 Utah $65,997

Iowa $65,956 Kansas $65,625 Louisiana $65,529 North Carolina $65,494 Missouri $65,480 Florida $65,212 Montana $65,067 Nebraska $64,929

Kentucky $64,853 South Carolina $64,578 Tennessee $64,405 Idaho $64,336 New Mexico $63,833 Oklahoma $63,723 Alabama $63,316 South Dakota $62,634

Arkansas $62,262 West Virginia $62,062 Mississippi $61,462

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: $72,235
Little Creek: $71,566
Magnolia: $71,862

Lincoln, DE $72,235 Little Creek, DE $71,566 Magnolia, DE $71,862 Milford, DE $72,235 Marydel, DE $71,297 Millsboro, DE $72,235 Millville, DE $72,717 Milton, DE $72,235

Nassau, DE $72,235 Ocean View, DE $72,717 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,717 Seaford, DE $71,476 Selbyville, DE $72,717 Smyrna, DE $71,215 Viola, DE $71,862 Woodside, DE $71,656

Bear, DE $70,691 Newark, DE $70,718 Claymont, DE $70,773 Delaware City, DE $70,718 Hockessin, DE $70,773 Kirkwood, DE $70,718 Middletown, DE $71,070 Montchanin, DE $70,773

New Castle, DE $70,773 Odessa, DE $71,166 Port Penn, DE $70,525 Rockland, DE $70,773 Saint Georges, DE $70,718 Townsend, DE $71,063 Winterthur, DE $70,773 Lewes, DE $72,235

Wilmington, DE $70,773 Dover, DE $71,532 Dover Afb, DE $71,697 Bethany Beach, DE $72,717 Bethel, DE $71,476 Bridgeville, DE $72,235 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,607 Cheswold, DE $71,366

Clayton, DE $71,187 Dagsboro, DE $72,717 Delmar, DE $71,476 Ellendale, DE $72,235 Felton, DE $72,235 Fenwick Island, DE $72,717 Frankford, DE $72,717 Frederica, DE $72,235

Georgetown, DE $72,235 Greenwood, DE $72,235 Harbeson, DE $72,235 Harrington, DE $72,235 Hartly, DE $71,152 Houston, DE $72,235 Kenton, DE $71,187 Laurel, DE $71,476

Yorklyn, DE $70,773

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 January 01, 2026

$59,797

Average $69,795/year

$79,220

$4,983

Average $5,816/month

$6,602

$1,150

Average $1,342/week

$1,523

$29

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,220	$6,602	$1,523	$38
Average	$69,795	$5,816	$1,342	$34
25th Percentile	$59,797	$4,983	$1,150	$29

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