Lead Technical Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Technical Analyst make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Technical Analyst in the United States is $77,789 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,749
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,032 to $85,096
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,060
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Lead Technical Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,096 $7,091 $1,636 $41
Average $77,789 $6,482 $1,496 $37
25th Percentile $69,032 $5,753 $1,328 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Technical Analyst Salaries

A Lead Technical Analyst'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 Lead Technical Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Technical Analyst'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): $75,721
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,964
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,397
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,284
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,439
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Technical Analyst$75,721
Intermediate Level Lead Technical Analyst$75,964
Senior Level Lead Technical Analyst$78,397
Specialist Level Lead Technical Analyst$81,284
Expert Level Lead Technical Analyst$82,439
$75,721 0 yr
$75,964 < 2 yrs
$78,397 2-4 yrs
$81,284 5-8 yrs
$82,439 > 8 yrs
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How Do Lead Technical Analyst 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 Lead Technical Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $86,128.
  • California: $85,801.
  • Massachusetts: $84,658.

Top Paying Cities for Lead Technical Analysts

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: $98,115
  • San Francisco: $97,150
  • Oakland: $94,996

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Technical Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 9.87% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.39% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Active Directory (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft's proprietary directory service. It runs on Windows Server and enables administrators to manage permissions and access to network resources.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 9.87%
Computer Science 2.39%
Active Directory 1.73%
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 Technical Analyst's salary.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • API: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Business Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Agile
$84,790
9%
API
$84,012
8%
Business Requirements
$84,012
8%
Team Development
$84,012
8%
SQL
$81,678
5%
Analysis
$81,678
5%
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How Education impacts a Lead Technical Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Technical Analysts 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 Lead Technical Analyst with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $83,139 and $87,953).

Lead Technical Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Technical Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 20.8%
Associates 20.3%
Bachelors 49.7%
Masters 7.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lead Technical Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Technical Analyst'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Lead Technical Analyst

Salaries for a Lead Technical Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $79,305 in 2023 to around $78,724 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Technical Analyst salary trends, .

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