Workday HCM Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Workday HCM Lead make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Workday HCM Lead in the United States is $134,202 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,003
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,782 to $146,137
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,474
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Workday HCM Lead Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $146,137 $12,178 $2,810 $70
Average $134,202 $11,184 $2,581 $65
25th Percentile $121,782 $10,149 $2,342 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Workday HCM Lead Salaries

A Workday HCM 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 Workday HCM Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Workday HCM 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): $116,435
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $137,550
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,605
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,324
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,700
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Configura... Level Workday HCM Lead$116,435
Configura... Level Workday HCM Lead$137,550
Configura... Level Workday HCM Lead$110,605
Workday H... Level Workday HCM Lead$133,324
Configura... Level Workday HCM Lead$154,700
$116,435 0 yr
$137,550 < 2 yrs
$110,605 2-4 yrs
$133,324 5-8 yrs
$154,700 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

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

  • District of Columbia: $148,588.
  • California: $148,025.
  • Massachusetts: $146,052.

Top Paying Cities for Workday HCM 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: $169,269
  • San Francisco: $167,416
  • Oakland: $163,887

What Skills Can Increase a Workday HCM Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 3.1% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 3.1%
Agile 2.04%
Microsoft Office 1.26%
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 Workday HCM Lead's salary.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Release Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Standard Operating Procedures
 $140,912
5%
Team Development
 $140,912
5%
Release Management
 $139,570
4%
Jenkins
 $139,570
4%
Asset Management
 $138,228
3%
Collaboration
 $138,228
3%
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Workday HCM Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Workday HCM Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Retail & Wholesale and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Workday HCM Lead positions in Software & Networking or Aerospace & Defense typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Workday HCM Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Workday HCM Lead

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale$174,463$84.030%
MFG Durable$167,752$81.025%
Business Services$147,622$71.010%

How Education impacts a Workday HCM Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Workday HCM Leads enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Workday HCM Lead with a Bachelor's Degree is between $136,926 and $146,185).

Workday HCM Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Workday HCM Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 13.8%
High School 13.8%
Associates 19.1%
Bachelors 40.4%
Masters 26.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Workday HCM Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Workday HCM 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.

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$121,782
Average $134,202/year
$146,137
$10,149
Average $11,184/month
$12,178
$2,342
Average $2,581/week
$2,810
$59
Average $65/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $146,137 $12,178 $2,810 $70
Average $134,202 $11,184 $2,581 $65
25th Percentile $121,782 $10,149 $2,342 $59

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Salary Trends for Workday HCM Lead

Salaries for a Workday HCM Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $129,668 in 2023 to around $129,198 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Workday HCM Lead salary trends, .

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