How Much Does a Project Lead Make in Tucson, AZ ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Project Lead Salary in Tucson, AZ

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Lead in Tucson, AZ is $95,081, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,828 weekly, or $7,923 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Lead in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Project Lead in Tucson, AZ vary widely, spanning from $74,405 to $111,032. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,258) and 75th percentile ($103,430), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,032 per year. This $19,172 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or PowerPoint, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Tucson Project Lead often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Tucson currently ranks 566 statewide for Project Lead job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Lead Salary $74,405 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Lead Salary $84,258 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Lead Salary $95,081 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Lead Salary $103,430 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Lead Salary $111,032 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
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What is a Project Lead ?

Project management is the practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria at the specified time. The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints. This information is usually described in project documentation, created at the beginning of the development process. The primary constraints are scope, time, quality and budget. The secondary – and more ambitious – challenge is to optimize the allocation of necessary inputs and apply th...

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    Project Manager II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Lead in Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Project Lead ranges from $84,258 to $103,430 with the average base salary of $95,081. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,123 to $113,517 with the average total cash compensation of $100,724.

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About Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

Tucson, Arizona  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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