As of February 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Technology Lead in the United States is $64. While Salary.com is seeing that Technology Lead salary in the US can go up to $73 or down to $57, but most earn between $60 and $69. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Technology Lead in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Technology Lead Salary | $57 | US | February 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Technology Lead Salary | $60 | US | February 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Technology Lead Salary | $64 | US | February 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Technology Lead Salary | $69 | US | February 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Technology Lead Salary | $73 | US | February 01, 2026 |
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3 - 5 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
5 + years experience
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
Skills associated with Technology Lead: Design, #develop
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