What are the main factors that influence a Data Lead's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Data Lead's salary?

A Data Lead's salary grows with experience: a Transaction Processing Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $69,771, a Transaction Processing Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $83,226, a Transaction Processing Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $97,005, a Data Lead (7+ years)earns $83,085, a Transaction Processing Manager (7+ years)earns $130,238,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Lead?

Data Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Lead roles are District of Columbia $90,174, California $89,832, Massachusetts $88,635. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Lead roles make?

Salaries for Data Lead level roles vary by specialization: Lead Data Scientist: $173,324; Lead Data Manager: $155,746; Data Migration Lead: $150,958; Lead Data Architect: $139,742; Master Data Lead: $138,387.

Data Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Lead make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Lead in Delaware is $82,478 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,462
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,732 to $88,751
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,769

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Data Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,751	$7,396	$1,707	$43
Average	$82,478	$6,873	$1,586	$40
25th Percentile	$73,732	$6,144	$1,418	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Data Lead Salaries

A Data 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 Data Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data 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): $69,771
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,226
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,005
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,085
Expert (over 8 years): $130,238

Levels	Salary
Transacti... Level Data Lead	$69,771
Transacti... Level Data Lead	$83,226
Transacti... Level Data Lead	$97,005
Data Lead... Level Data Lead	$83,085
Transacti... Level Data Lead	$130,238

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

District of Columbia: $90,174.
California: $89,832.
Massachusetts: $88,635.

District of Columbia $90,174 California $89,832 Massachusetts $88,635 Washington $88,309 New Jersey $88,277 Alaska $88,162 Connecticut $87,039 New York $86,582

Hawaii $85,125 Rhode Island $84,441 Maryland $83,976 Minnesota $83,341 Colorado $83,097 Illinois $83,015 Oregon $82,706 Delaware $82,478

New Hampshire $82,334 Virginia $82,014 Pennsylvania $81,077 Nevada $80,605 North Dakota $80,450 Michigan $80,205 Wisconsin $80,116 Vermont $79,937

Texas $79,440 Maine $79,407 Arizona $79,358 Ohio $79,301 Georgia $78,552 Indiana $78,178 Wyoming $78,104 Utah $77,990

Iowa $77,941 Kansas $77,550 Louisiana $77,436 North Carolina $77,396 Missouri $77,379 Florida $77,062 Montana $76,891 Nebraska $76,728

Kentucky $76,638 South Carolina $76,312 Tennessee $76,109 Idaho $76,027 New Mexico $75,433 Oklahoma $75,303 Alabama $74,822 South Dakota $74,016

Arkansas $73,576 West Virginia $73,340 Mississippi $72,631

Top Paying Cities for Data 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:

Lincoln: $82,106
Little Creek: $82,707
Magnolia: $82,588

Lincoln, DE $82,106 Little Creek, DE $82,707 Magnolia, DE $82,588 Milford, DE $82,315 Marydel, DE $82,450 Millsboro, DE $81,762 Millville, DE $81,888 Milton, DE $82,030

Nassau, DE $82,089 Ocean View, DE $81,874 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,031 Seaford, DE $82,078 Selbyville, DE $81,738 Smyrna, DE $82,764 Viola, DE $82,383 Woodside, DE $82,605

Bear, DE $82,414 Newark, DE $82,383 Claymont, DE $82,552 Delaware City, DE $82,466 Hockessin, DE $82,376 Kirkwood, DE $82,450 Middletown, DE $82,482 Montchanin, DE $82,395

New Castle, DE $82,407 Odessa, DE $82,523 Port Penn, DE $82,578 Rockland, DE $82,403 Saint Georges, DE $82,456 Townsend, DE $82,583 Winterthur, DE $82,413 Lewes, DE $82,062

Wilmington, DE $82,380 Dover, DE $82,707 Dover Afb, DE $82,272 Bethany Beach, DE $81,788 Bethel, DE $81,873 Bridgeville, DE $82,066 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,474 Cheswold, DE $82,681

Clayton, DE $82,683 Dagsboro, DE $81,731 Delmar, DE $81,600 Ellendale, DE $81,847 Felton, DE $82,308 Fenwick Island, DE $81,749 Frankford, DE $81,606 Frederica, DE $82,390

Georgetown, DE $81,700 Greenwood, DE $82,079 Harbeson, DE $81,787 Harrington, DE $82,204 Hartly, DE $82,460 Houston, DE $82,087 Kenton, DE $82,687 Laurel, DE $81,651

Yorklyn, DE $82,400

Data Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data 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 May 01, 2026

$73,732

Average $82,478/year

$88,751

$6,144

Average $6,873/month

$7,396

$1,418

Average $1,586/week

$1,707

$35

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,751	$7,396	$1,707	$43
Average	$82,478	$6,873	$1,586	$40
25th Percentile	$73,732	$6,144	$1,418	$35

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