Lead Accounts Payable Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Accounts Payable make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Accounts Payable in the United States is $53,924 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,744
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,380 to $58,541
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,243
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Lead Accounts Payable Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,541 $4,878 $1,126 $28
Average $53,924 $4,494 $1,037 $26
25th Percentile $49,380 $4,115 $950 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Accounts Payable Salaries

A Lead Accounts Payable'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 Lead Accounts Payable Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Accounts Payable'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): $43,762
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,929
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,239
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,251
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,161
Levels Salary
Accounts ... Level Lead Accounts Payable$43,762
Accounts ... Level Lead Accounts Payable$48,929
Lead Acco... Level Lead Accounts Payable$54,239
Accounts ... Level Lead Accounts Payable$71,251
Accounts ... Level Lead Accounts Payable$87,161
$43,762 0 yr
$48,929 < 2 yrs
$54,239 2-4 yrs
$71,251 5-8 yrs
$87,161 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Lead Accounts Payables

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: $68,014
  • San Francisco: $67,270
  • Oakland: $65,852

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Accounts Payable's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 2.64% 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.
  • General Ledger (Mentioned in 2.26% Job Postings): Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 2.64%
General Ledger 2.26%
Purchasing 1.2%
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 Lead Accounts Payable's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Concur: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$56,620
5%
Collaboration
$56,620
5%
Concur
$56,081
4%
Innovation
$56,081
4%
Process Improvement
$56,081
4%
Analytical Skills
$55,542
3%
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Lead Accounts Payable Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Lead Accounts Payable roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Lead Accounts Payable positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Lead Accounts Payable as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Lead Accounts Payable

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$64,709$31.020%
Biotechnology$64,709$31.020%
Energy & Utilities$64,709$31.020%
Financial Services$64,709$31.020%
Pharmaceuticals$64,709$31.020%

Lead Accounts Payable Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Accounts Payable'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 Lead Accounts Payable

Salaries for a Lead Accounts Payable can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,256 in 2023 to around $49,047 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Accounts Payable salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Lead Accounts Payable Over Time

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2023
$50,256
2024
$49,455
2025
$49,047
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2024 $49,455
2025 $49,047
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  • Consolidated Electrical Distributors

    Columbus, OH

    Consolidated Electrical Distributors | Columbus, OH

    Consolidated Electrical Distributors - - Responsibilities: Check all vendor invoices and prepare them for processing. Create all direct sales registers. Cr... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Seven Oaks Search Group

    Columbus, OH

    Seven Oaks Search Group | Columbus, OH

    Accounts Payable Coordinator. Our client is a mid-sized third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Columbus, OH, offering warehousing, transport... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Roses

    Columbus, OH

    Roses | Columbus, OH

    Roses - - Responsibilities: Process a substantial monthly volume of invoices with speed and precision using invoice intake tools and accounting systems. Di... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Eklego

    Columbus, OH

    Eklego | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Eklego is seeking a dedicated. Accounts Payable Supervisor. in a direct-hire position for a highly respected and establis... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Williams Lea

    Columbus, OH

    Williams Lea | Columbus, OH

    Accounts Payable Associate. Williams Lea is hiring for an Accounts Payable Associate for our office to work Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Pay: $20.0... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Hyundai of Dublin

    Columbus, OH

    Hyundai of Dublin | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. About Us. Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin is a dynamic and customer-focused automotive dealership committed to... more

    7 Days Ago

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FAQ about Lead Accounts Payable

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Lead Accounts Payable?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Lead Accounts Payable roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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