Data Team Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Team Lead make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Team Lead in the United States is $57,405 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,729
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,318 to $61,762
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,776
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Data Team Lead Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $61,762 $5,147 $1,188 $30
Average $57,405 $4,784 $1,104 $28
25th Percentile $51,318 $4,277 $987 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Data Team Lead Salaries

A Data Team 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 Data Team Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Team 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): $55,714
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,968
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,814
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,828
  • Expert (over 8 years): $58,981
Levels Salary
Entry Level Data Team Lead$55,714
Intermediate Level Data Team Lead$55,968
Senior Level Data Team Lead$56,814
Specialist Level Data Team Lead$57,828
Expert Level Data Team Lead$58,981
$55,714 0 yr
$55,968 < 2 yrs
$56,814 2-4 yrs
$57,828 5-8 yrs
$58,981 > 8 yrs
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How Do Data Team 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 Team Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,559.
  • California: $63,318.
  • Massachusetts: $62,474.

Top Paying Cities for Data Team 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: $72,405
  • San Francisco: $71,613
  • Oakland: $70,103

What Skills Can Increase a Data Team Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.61% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Quality (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): Data quality refers to the condition of a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables. There are many definitions of data quality but data is generally considered high quality if it is "fit for [its] intended uses in operations, decision making and planning". Alternatively, data is deemed of high quality if it correctly represents the real-world construct to which it refers. Furthermore, apart from these definitions, as data volume increases, the question of internal data consistency becomes significant, regardless of fitness for use for any particular external purpose. People's views on data quality can often be in disagreement, even when discussing the same set of data used for the same purpose. Data cleansing may be required in order to ensure data quality.
  • Salesforce (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.61%
Data Quality 2.38%
Salesforce 1.38%
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 Data Team Lead's salary.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • SAS: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Tableau
 $73,479
28%
SAS
 $69,460
21%
SQL
 $68,886
20%
Oracle
 $68,312
19%
Clinical Data Management
 $68,312
19%
Computer Science
 $67,738
18%
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Data Team Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Data Team Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Data Team Lead positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Data Team Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Data Team Lead

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$68,886$33.020%
Energy & Utilities$66,016$32.015%
Media$64,294$31.012%
Aerospace & Defense$63,146$30.010%
Internet$61,998$30.08%

How Education impacts a Data Team Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Data Team Leads enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Data Team Lead with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $57,499 and $63,189).

Data Team Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Data Team Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 32.6%
Associates 20.5%
Bachelors 37.1%
Masters 8.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Data Team Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Team 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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$51,318
Average $57,405/year
$61,762
$4,277
Average $4,784/month
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$987
Average $1,104/week
$1,188
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Average $28/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $61,762 $5,147 $1,188 $30
Average $57,405 $4,784 $1,104 $28
25th Percentile $51,318 $4,277 $987 $25

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Salary Trends for Data Team Lead

Salaries for a Data Team Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $94,778 in 2023 to around $92,362 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Team Lead salary trends, .

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