Lead Technical Support Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Technical Support Engineer in the United States is $63,890 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,024
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,902 to $72,335
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,362
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Lead Technical Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $72,335 $6,028 $1,391 $35
Average $63,890 $5,324 $1,229 $31
25th Percentile $58,902 $4,909 $1,133 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Technical Support Engineer Salaries

A Lead Technical Support Engineer'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 Support Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Technical Support Engineer'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): $62,712
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,058
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,405
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,610
  • Expert (over 8 years): $69,123
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Technical Support Engineer$62,712
Intermediate Level Lead Technical Support Engineer$63,058
Senior Level Lead Technical Support Engineer$63,405
Specialist Level Lead Technical Support Engineer$66,610
Expert Level Lead Technical Support Engineer$69,123
$62,712 0 yr
$63,058 < 2 yrs
$63,405 2-4 yrs
$66,610 5-8 yrs
$69,123 > 8 yrs
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How Do Lead Technical Support Engineer 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 Support Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,739.
  • California: $70,470.
  • Massachusetts: $69,531.

Top Paying Cities for Lead Technical Support Engineers

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: $80,584
  • San Francisco: $79,792
  • Oakland: $78,022

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Technical Support Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 42.04% 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.11% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Food Service (Mentioned in 0.82% 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 42.04%
Microsoft Office 1.11%
Food Service 0.82%
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 Support Engineer's salary.
  • Customer Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Sales Training: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Communications
$77,307
21%
Sales Training
$76,668
20%
Innovation
$75,390
18%
Collaboration
$75,390
18%
Teamwork
$73,473
15%
Inventory Control
$73,473
15%
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How Education impacts a Lead Technical Support Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Technical Support Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Support Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $60,798 and $65,018).

Lead Technical Support Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Technical Support Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.0%
High School 38.0%
Associates 18.5%
Bachelors 29.5%
Masters 7.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lead Technical Support Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Technical Support Engineer'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 Support Engineer

Salaries for a Lead Technical Support Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,203 in 2023 to around $48,044 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Technical Support Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Lead Technical Support Engineer Over Time

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2023
$48,203
2024
$48,345
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