As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Lead in Alameda, CA is $190,381, equivalent to $92 per hour, $3,661 weekly, or $15,865 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Lead in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Technical Lead in Alameda, CA vary widely, spanning from $167,774 to $216,989. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($178,548) and 75th percentile ($204,308), while top earners (90th percentile) make $216,989 per year. This $25,760 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Application Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alameda Technical Lead often earn 10.7% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Technical Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $167,774 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $178,548 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $190,381 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $204,308 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $216,989 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
25% $178,548 10% $167,774 90% $216,989 75% $204,308 $190,381 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Technical Lead ?

A lead programmer is a software engineer in charge of one or more software projects. Alternative titles include development lead, technical lead, lead software engineer, software design engineer lead (SDE lead), software development manager, software manager, or lead application developer. When primarily contributing in a high-level enterprise software design role, the title software architect (or similar) is often used....

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About Alameda, California    Alameda (/ˌæləˈmiːdə/ AL-ə-MEE-də; Spanish: [ala'meða]) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is located on Alameda Island and Ba....More

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