Electrical Lead Salary in the United States

How much does an Electrical Lead make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Lead in the United States is $83,421 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,262
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,088 to $93,807
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,590
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Electrical Lead Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,807 $7,817 $1,804 $45
Average $83,421 $6,952 $1,604 $40
25th Percentile $74,088 $6,174 $1,425 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Lead Salaries

An Electrical 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 Experience Level Affects Electrical Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Lead'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): $79,145
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,567
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,972
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,658
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,254
Levels Salary
Entry Level Electrical Lead$79,145
Intermediate Level Electrical Lead$79,567
Senior Level Electrical Lead$80,972
Specialist Level Electrical Lead$82,658
Expert Level Electrical Lead$85,254
$79,145 0 yr
$79,567 < 2 yrs
$80,972 2-4 yrs
$82,658 5-8 yrs
$85,254 > 8 yrs
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How Do Electrical 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 Electrical Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,364.
  • California: $92,014.
  • Massachusetts: $90,787.

Top Paying Cities for Electrical 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:

  • San Jose: $105,219
  • San Francisco: $104,185
  • Oakland: $101,874

What Skills Can Increase an Electrical Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.01% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 3.61% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Customer Notifications (Mentioned in 2.05% Job Postings): Customer Notifications is a feature that allows you to automatically notify your customers about the status of their delivery, either by email, or by SMS.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.01%
Billing 3.61%
Customer Notifications 2.05%
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 Electrical Lead's salary.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Field Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • iOS: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility and Adaptability
$105,945
27%
Field Operations
$101,774
22%
iOS
$100,105
20%
Environmental Protection
$96,769
16%
Program Management
$91,763
10%
Coordination
$90,095
8%
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Electrical Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical 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

Salary Trends for Electrical Lead

Salaries for an Electrical Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,115 in 2023 to around $72,423 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrical Lead salary trends, .

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