Assembly Team Leader Salary in the United States

How much does an Assembly Team Leader make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly Team Leader in the United States is $71,520 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Assembly Team Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,841
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,021 to $80,063
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,283
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Assembly Team Leader Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,063 $6,672 $1,540 $38
Average $71,520 $5,960 $1,375 $34
25th Percentile $63,021 $5,252 $1,212 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Assembly Team Leader Salaries

An Assembly Team Leader'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assembly Team Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly Team Leader'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): $66,312
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,724
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,095
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,334
  • Expert (over 8 years): $72,113
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assembly Team Leader$66,312
Intermediate Level Assembly Team Leader$66,724
Senior Level Assembly Team Leader$68,095
Specialist Level Assembly Team Leader$70,334
Expert Level Assembly Team Leader$72,113
$66,312 0 yr
$66,724 < 2 yrs
$68,095 2-4 yrs
$70,334 5-8 yrs
$72,113 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assembly Team Leader 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 Assembly Team Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $79,187.
  • California: $78,887.
  • Massachusetts: $77,835.

Top Paying Cities for Assembly Team Leaders

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:

  • San Jose: $90,208
  • San Francisco: $89,221
  • Oakland: $87,340

What Skills Can Increase an Assembly Team Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.47% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Lean Manufacturing (Mentioned in 2.87% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing or lean production is a systematic method originating in the Japanese manufacturing industry for the minimization of waste (無駄, muda) within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity, which can cause problems. Lean also takes into account waste created through overburden (無理, muri) and unevenness in work loads (斑, mura). Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service, "value" is any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for.[citation needed] Lean manufacturing attempts to make obvious what adds value, through reducing everything else (because it is not adding value). This management philosophy is derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and identified as "lean" only in the 1990s.[page needed], TPS is renowned for its focus on reduction of the original Toyota seven wastes to improve overall customer value, but there are varying perspectives on how this is best achieved. The steady growth of Toyota, from a small company to the world's largest automaker, has focused attention on how it has achieved this success.
  • HACCP (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement to manufacturing and consumption of the finished product.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 11.47%
Lean Manufacturing 2.87%
HACCP 1.36%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assembly Team Leader's salary.
  • Six Sigma: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • HACCP: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • KPI: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Six Sigma
$85,824
20%
HACCP
$80,818
13%
KPI
$79,387
11%
Analysis
$79,387
11%
Food Safety
$79,387
11%
Production Operations
$78,672
10%
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Assembly Team Leader Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembly Team Leader roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assembly Team Leader positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assembly Team Leader as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assembly Team Leader

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$85,824$41.020%
Pharmaceuticals$85,824$41.020%
Software & Networking$85,824$41.020%
Aerospace & Defense$78,672$38.010%
Biotechnology$78,672$38.010%

How Education impacts an Assembly Team Leader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assembly Team Leaders enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assembly Team Leader with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $70,672 and $77,761).

Assembly Team Leader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assembly Team Leader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 42.5%
Associates 17.0%
Bachelors 30.2%
Masters 7.5%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Assembly Team Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembly Team Leader'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assembly Team Leader

Salaries for an Assembly Team Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,822 in 2023 to around $68,991 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assembly Team Leader salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assembly Team Leader Over Time

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$70,822
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$69,974
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2024 $69,974
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  • Adam Deel - State Farm Agent

    Columbus, OH

    Adam Deel - State Farm Agent | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Benefits. 401(k) matching. Health insurance. Paid time off. Dental insurance. Free food & snacks. Opportunity for advance... more

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  • Stratosphere Quality

    Columbus, OH

    Stratosphere Quality | Columbus, OH

    Team Leader. Columbus, OH 43004. Overview. Salary Range $19.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time. Description. Quality Team Leader - 1st and 2nd shift positio... more

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  • Giant Eagle

    Columbus, OH

    Giant Eagle | Columbus, OH

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  • Giant Eagle

    Columbus, OH

    Giant Eagle | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Giant Eagle | Columbus, OH

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  • Worthington Libraries

    Columbus, OH

    Worthington Libraries | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Assembly Team Leader

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assembly Team Leader?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembly Team Leader roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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