As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Lead in Reno, NV is $156,208, equivalent to $75 per hour, $3,004 weekly, or $13,017 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 Reno, NV vary widely, spanning from $137,660 to $178,040. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($146,499) and 75th percentile ($167,636), while top earners (90th percentile) make $178,040 per year. This $21,137 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, Reno Technical Lead often earn 1.2% higher than national averages. However, Reno currently ranks 339 statewide for Technical Lead job salary. 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 $137,660 Reno, NV April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $146,499 Reno, NV April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $156,208 Reno, NV April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $167,636 Reno, NV April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $178,040 Reno, NV April 01, 2026
25% $146,499 10% $137,660 90% $178,040 75% $167,636 $156,208 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

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