Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I Salary in the United States

How much does an Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I in the United States is $104,456 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, an Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,218
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,349 to $114,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,057
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Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $114,800 $9,567 $2,208 $55
Average $104,456 $8,705 $2,009 $50
25th Percentile $95,349 $7,946 $1,834 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I Salaries

An Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I'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 Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I'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): $100,275
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,685
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,643
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,738
  • Expert (over 8 years): $104,760
Levels Salary
Entry Level Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I$100,275
Intermediate Level Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I$100,685
Senior Level Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I$101,643
Specialist Level Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I$102,738
Expert Level Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I$104,760
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$100,685 < 2 yrs
$101,643 2-4 yrs
$102,738 5-8 yrs
$104,760 > 8 yrs
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How Do Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I 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 Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $115,654.
  • California: $115,215.
  • Massachusetts: $113,679.

Top Paying Cities for Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead Is

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: $131,750
  • San Francisco: $130,455
  • Oakland: $127,562

What Skills Can Increase an Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.22% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Sustainability (Mentioned in 2.87% Job Postings): Sustainability is a societal goal that broadly aims for humans to safely co-exist on planet Earth over a long time. Specific definitions of sustainability are difficult to agree on and therefore vary in the literature and over time.
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
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Leadership 8.22%
Sustainability 2.87%
Diversity and Inclusion 1.15%
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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 an Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I's salary.
  • Storytelling: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • CPR: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Sustainability: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Storytelling
 $127,436
22%
CPR
 $126,392
21%
Sustainability
 $126,392
21%
Emergency Medical Services
 $125,347
20%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $114,902
10%
Flexibility
 $113,857
9%
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How Education impacts an Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead Is enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I with a Associate's Degree is between $105,039 and $112,687).

Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.0%
High School 10.0%
Associates 40.0%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 40.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I'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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Average $104,456/year
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Average $8,705/month
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Average $50/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $114,800 $9,567 $2,208 $55
Average $104,456 $8,705 $2,009 $50
25th Percentile $95,349 $7,946 $1,834 $46

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Salary Trends for Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I

Salaries for an Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,656 in 2023 to around $89,071 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Employee Engagement and Communications Team Lead I salary trends, .

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