Executive Team Leader Salary in the United States

How much does an Executive Team Leader make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Team Leader in the United States is $95,332 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Executive Team Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,400
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,662 to $102,172
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,858
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Executive Team Leader Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $102,172 $8,514 $1,965 $49
Average $95,332 $7,944 $1,833 $46
25th Percentile $85,662 $7,138 $1,647 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Executive Team Leader Salaries

An Executive Team Leader'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 Executive Team Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Team Leader'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): $70,570
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $84,890
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,003
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,138
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,677
Levels Salary
Executive... Level Executive Team Leader$70,570
Executive... Level Executive Team Leader$84,890
Executive... Level Executive Team Leader$96,003
Executive... Level Executive Team Leader$115,138
Executive... Level Executive Team Leader$80,677
$70,570 0 yr
$84,890 < 2 yrs
$96,003 2-4 yrs
$115,138 5-8 yrs
$80,677 > 8 yrs
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How Do Executive Team Leader 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 Executive Team Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $105,551.
  • California: $105,151.
  • Massachusetts: $103,750.

Top Paying Cities for Executive Team Leaders

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: $120,242
  • San Francisco: $119,060
  • Oakland: $116,419

What Skills Can Increase an Executive Team Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.64% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful presentation software developed by Microsoft. It is a standard component of the company's Microsoft Office suite software, and is bundled together with Word, Excel and other Office productivity tools.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 6.64%
Microsoft Excel 1.41%
Microsoft PowerPoint 1.03%
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 an Executive Team Leader's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
$110,585
16%
Analysis
$107,725
13%
Onboarding
$102,005
7%
PowerPoint
$100,098
5%
Scheduling
$99,145
4%
Communication Skills
$99,145
4%
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Executive Team Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Team Leader'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Executive Team Leader

Salaries for an Executive Team Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,175 in 2023 to around $93,751 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Executive Team Leader salary trends, .

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