Telecommunication Lead Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telecommunication Lead in the United States is $118,201 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,418
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,544 to $129,830
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,931
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Telecommunication Lead Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $129,830 $10,819 $2,497 $62
Average $118,201 $9,850 $2,273 $57
25th Percentile $106,544 $8,879 $2,049 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Telecommunication Lead Salaries

A Telecommunication 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Telecommunication Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telecommunication 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): $128,378
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $149,257
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,346
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,334
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,138
Levels Salary
Telecommu... Level Telecommunication Lead$128,378
Telecommu... Level Telecommunication Lead$149,257
Telecommu... Level Telecommunication Lead$117,346
Telecommu... Level Telecommunication Lead$127,334
Telecommu... Level Telecommunication Lead$145,138
$128,378 0 yr
$149,257 < 2 yrs
$117,346 2-4 yrs
$127,334 5-8 yrs
$145,138 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $130,872.
  • California: $130,376.
  • Massachusetts: $128,638.

Top Paying Cities for Telecommunication 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: $149,087
  • San Francisco: $147,455
  • Oakland: $144,347

What Skills Can Increase a Telecommunication Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.2% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Computer Systems (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): A computer system is a set of integrated devices that input, output, process, and store data and information. Computer systems are currently built around at least one digital processing device.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.16% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.2%
Computer Systems 1.73%
Continuous Improvement 1.16%
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 Telecommunication Lead's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Safety Policies and Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$139,477
18%
Safety Policies and Procedures
$134,749
14%
Initiative
$132,385
12%
Field Operations
$132,385
12%
Risk Management
$131,203
11%
Team Management
$130,021
10%
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Telecommunication Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Telecommunication Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Telecommunication Lead positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Telecommunication Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Telecommunication Lead

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$153,661$74.030%
Aerospace & Defense$147,751$71.025%
Energy & Utilities$141,841$68.020%
Pharmaceuticals$141,841$68.020%
Financial Services$135,931$65.015%

How Education impacts a Telecommunication Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Telecommunication Leads 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 Telecommunication Lead with a Associate's Degree is between $107,625 and $115,501).

Telecommunication Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Telecommunication Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 39.3%
High School 39.3%
Associates 14.3%
Bachelors 28.6%
Masters 17.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Telecommunication Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telecommunication 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Telecommunication Lead

Salaries for a Telecommunication Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,116 in 2023 to around $83,314 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Telecommunication Lead salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Telecommunication Lead Over Time

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$85,116
2024
$84,606
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2024 $84,606
2025 $83,314
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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Telecommunication Lead

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Telecommunication Lead?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Telecommunication Lead roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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