Lead Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Supervisor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Supervisor in the United States is $79,062 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,586
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,828 to $89,282
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,689
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Lead Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $89,282 $7,440 $1,717 $43
Average $79,062 $6,588 $1,520 $38
25th Percentile $66,828 $5,569 $1,285 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Supervisor Salaries

A Lead Supervisor'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.

Top Paying Cities for Lead Supervisors

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: $99,721
  • San Francisco: $98,740
  • Oakland: $96,550

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.53% 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.
  • Inventory Management (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
  • Food Service (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.53%
Inventory Management 1.9%
Food Service 1.23%
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 Supervisor's salary.
  • Sales Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Cost Control: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales Management
$83,806
6%
Collaboration
$82,224
4%
Cost Control
$81,434
3%
Motivating
$81,434
3%
Guest Service
$81,434
3%
Inventory Control
$80,643
2%
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How Education impacts a Lead Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Supervisors enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Lead Supervisor with a No Diploma is between $72,273 and $81,005).

Lead Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 32.3%
Associates 15.5%
Bachelors 44.1%
Masters 6.3%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Lead Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Supervisor'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 Lead Supervisor

Salaries for a Lead Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,387 in 2023 to around $83,187 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Lead Supervisor Over Time

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2023
$83,387
2024
$83,735
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$83,187
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2024 $83,735
2025 $83,187
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