What are the main factors that influence a Technical Project Lead's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Technical Project Lead's salary?

A Technical Project Lead's salary grows with experience: an IT Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $124,052, an IT Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $144,450, an Technical Project Lead (7-10 years)earns $160,793, an IT Project Management and Delivery Supervisor (10+ years)earns $125,844, an IT Project Management and Delivery Manager (10+ years)earns $154,639,

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Project Lead?

Technical Project Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Project Lead roles are District of Columbia $170,930, California $170,281, Massachusetts $168,012. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Project Lead roles make?

Salaries for Technical Project Lead level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer - Project Lead: $148,990; Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead: $140,200; Hardware Engineer - Project Lead: $138,890; Design Engineer - Project Lead: $136,800; Network Engineer - Project Lead: $133,760.

Technical Project Lead Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Technical Project Lead make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Project Lead in Rhode Island is $160,061 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,727
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $149,529 to $167,738
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $139,941

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Technical Project Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,738	$13,978	$3,226	$81
Average	$160,061	$13,338	$3,078	$77
25th Percentile	$149,529	$12,461	$2,876	$72

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Project Lead Salaries

A Technical Project Lead'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 Technical Project Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Project Lead'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): $124,052
Early Career (1-2 years): $144,450
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $160,793
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,844
Expert (over 8 years): $154,639

Levels	Salary
IT Projec... Level Technical Project Lead	$124,052
IT Projec... Level Technical Project Lead	$144,450
Technical... Level Technical Project Lead	$160,793
IT Projec... Level Technical Project Lead	$125,844
IT Projec... Level Technical Project Lead	$154,639

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How Do Technical Project Lead 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 Technical Project Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $170,930.
California: $170,281.
Massachusetts: $168,012.

District of Columbia $170,930 California $170,281 Massachusetts $168,012 Washington $167,394 New Jersey $167,332 Alaska $167,116 Connecticut $164,986 New York $164,121

Hawaii $161,358 Rhode Island $160,061 Maryland $159,181 Minnesota $157,977 Colorado $157,514 Illinois $157,360 Oregon $156,773 Delaware $156,341

New Hampshire $156,069 Virginia $155,461 Pennsylvania $153,685 Nevada $152,790 North Dakota $152,497 Michigan $152,033 Wisconsin $151,864 Vermont $151,524

Texas $150,582 Maine $150,521 Arizona $150,428 Ohio $150,320 Georgia $148,900 Indiana $148,189 Wyoming $148,050 Utah $147,834

Iowa $147,742 Kansas $147,001 Louisiana $146,785 North Carolina $146,707 Missouri $146,676 Florida $146,074 Montana $145,750 Nebraska $145,441

Kentucky $145,272 South Carolina $144,654 Tennessee $144,268 Idaho $144,114 New Mexico $142,987 Oklahoma $142,740 Alabama $141,829 South Dakota $140,301

Arkansas $139,467 West Virginia $139,019 Mississippi $137,676

Top Paying Cities for Technical Project Leads

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:

Adamsville: $162,686
Albion: $159,984
Ashaway: $163,303

Adamsville, RI $162,686 Albion, RI $159,984 Ashaway, RI $163,303 Barrington, RI $159,984 Block Island, RI $162,454 Bradford, RI $163,195 Bristol, RI $159,830 Carolina, RI $161,867

Charlestown, RI $162,037 Chepachet, RI $159,675 Clayville, RI $159,830 Coventry, RI $159,675 West Greenwich, RI $159,567 East Greenwich, RI $159,783 Exeter, RI $163,195 Fiskeville, RI $159,984

Forestdale, RI $159,830 Foster, RI $159,567 Glendale, RI $159,567 Greene, RI $161,358 Greenville, RI $159,984 Harmony, RI $159,938 Harrisville, RI $159,675 Hope, RI $159,984

Hope Valley, RI $163,303 Hopkinton, RI $163,349 Jamestown, RI $161,713 Kenyon, RI $163,149 Little Compton, RI $162,624 Manville, RI $159,984 Mapleville, RI $159,567 Newport, RI $161,744

Middletown, RI $162,423 North Kingstown, RI $159,521 North Scituate, RI $159,938 Oakland, RI $159,722 Pascoag, RI $159,629 Pawtucket, RI $159,984 Central Falls, RI $159,984 Cumberland, RI $159,984

Lincoln, RI $159,984 Portsmouth, RI $161,096 Prudence Island, RI $159,675 Rockville, RI $163,349 Saunderstown, RI $161,806 Shannock, RI $163,102 Slatersville, RI $159,830 Slocum, RI $161,806

Tiverton, RI $162,732 Wakefield, RI $161,636 Kingston, RI $161,667 Narragansett, RI $161,698 Peace Dale, RI $161,636 Warren, RI $159,938 Warwick, RI $159,984 Westerly, RI $163,396

West Kingston, RI $161,759 West Warwick, RI $159,984 Wood River Junction, RI $163,195 Woonsocket, RI $159,830 North Smithfield, RI $159,938 Wyoming, RI $163,149 Providence, RI $159,984 Cranston, RI $159,984

North Providence, RI $159,984 East Providence, RI $159,984 Riverside, RI $159,984 Rumford, RI $159,984 Smithfield, RI $159,984 Johnston, RI $159,984

Technical Project Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Project Lead'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 February 01, 2026

$149,529

Average $160,061/year

$167,738

$12,461

Average $13,338/month

$13,978

$2,876

Average $3,078/week

$3,226

$72

Average $77/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,738	$13,978	$3,226	$81
Average	$160,061	$13,338	$3,078	$77
25th Percentile	$149,529	$12,461	$2,876	$72

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