Lead Telecommunications Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Telecommunications make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Telecommunications in the United States is $146,294 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $180,751
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,754 to $164,330
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $122,337
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Lead Telecommunications Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $164,330 $13,694 $3,160 $79
Average $146,294 $12,191 $2,813 $70
25th Percentile $133,754 $11,146 $2,572 $64
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Telecommunications Salaries

A Lead Telecommunications'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 Lead Telecommunications Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Telecommunications'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): $140,372
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $140,923
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,762
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,967
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,477
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Telecommunications$140,372
Intermediate Level Lead Telecommunications$140,923
Senior Level Lead Telecommunications$142,762
Specialist Level Lead Telecommunications$144,967
Expert Level Lead Telecommunications$149,477
$140,372 0 yr
$140,923 < 2 yrs
$142,762 2-4 yrs
$144,967 5-8 yrs
$149,477 > 8 yrs
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How Do Lead Telecommunications 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 Lead Telecommunications. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $161,977.
  • California: $161,362.
  • Massachusetts: $159,212.

Top Paying Cities for Lead Telecommunications

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: $184,521
  • San Francisco: $182,707
  • Oakland: $178,654

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Telecommunications's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 6.42% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Change Management (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): Change management (sometimes abbreviated as CM) is a collective term for all approaches to prepare , support and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational change. The most common change drivers include: technological evolution, process reviews, crisis, and consumer habit changes; pressure from new business entrants, acquisitions, mergers, and organizational restructuring. It includes methods that redirect or redefine the use of resources, business process, budget allocations, or other modes of operation that significantly change a company or organization. Organizational change management (OCM) considers the full organization and what needs to change, while change management may be used solely to refer to how people and teams are affected by such organizational transition. It deals with many different disciplines, from behavioral and social sciences to information technology and business solutions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 6.42%
Billing 1.62%
Change Management 1.01%
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 a Lead Telecommunications's salary.
  • Empowerment: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Telesales: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Change Management: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Empowerment
$174,090
19%
Telesales
$166,775
14%
Change Management
$162,386
11%
Dedication
$159,460
9%
Capacity Planning
$156,535
7%
Salesforce
$155,072
6%
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How Education impacts a Lead Telecommunications's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Telecommunications 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 a Lead Telecommunications with a Associate's Degree is between $132,328 and $141,946).

Lead Telecommunications Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Telecommunications
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.8%
High School 20.6%
Associates 15.3%
Bachelors 38.9%
Masters 21.7%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Lead Telecommunications Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Telecommunications'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

Salary Trends for Lead Telecommunications

Salaries for a Lead Telecommunications can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $121,897 in 2023 to around $120,019 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Telecommunications salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Lead Telecommunications Over Time

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2023
$121,897
2024
$121,290
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$120,019
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2024 $121,290
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