Customer Support Team Leader Salary in the United States

How much does a Customer Support Team Leader make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Customer Support Team Leader in the United States is $96,655 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,410
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,499 to $109,089
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,073
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Customer Support Team Leader Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $109,089 $9,091 $2,098 $52
Average $96,655 $8,055 $1,859 $46
25th Percentile $88,499 $7,375 $1,702 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Customer Support Team Leader Salaries

A Customer Support 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 Do Customer Support 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 Customer Support Team Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $107,016.
  • California: $106,610.
  • Massachusetts: $105,189.

Top Paying Cities for Customer Support 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: $121,911
  • San Francisco: $120,712
  • Oakland: $118,035

What Skills Can Increase a Customer Support Team Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.78% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
  • Warehouse Management System (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): A set of policies and processes intended to organise the work of a warehouse or distribution centre, and ensure that such a facility can operate efficiently and meet its objectives.
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Leadership 7.78%
SOP 3.33%
Warehouse Management System 2.22%
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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 a Customer Support Team Leader's salary.
  • Succession Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Process Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Fiscal Management: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Succession Planning
 $115,019
19%
Process Management
 $112,119
16%
Fiscal Management
 $110,186
14%
Kaizen
 $107,287
11%
Procurement
 $107,287
11%
Team Operations
 $106,320
10%
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How Education impacts a Customer Support Team Leader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Customer Support 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 a Customer Support Team Leader with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $87,434 and $94,778).

Customer Support Team Leader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Customer Support Team Leader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 24.6%
High School 24.6%
Associates 14.9%
Bachelors 45.3%
Masters 15.0%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Customer Support Team Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Customer Support 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.

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$88,499
Average $96,655/year
$109,089
$7,375
Average $8,055/month
$9,091
$1,702
Average $1,859/week
$2,098
$43
Average $46/hour
$52
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $109,089 $9,091 $2,098 $52
Average $96,655 $8,055 $1,859 $46
25th Percentile $88,499 $7,375 $1,702 $43

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Salary Trends for Customer Support Team Leader

Salaries for a Customer Support Team Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $89,997 in 2023 to around $90,642 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Customer Support Team Leader salary trends, .

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