How much does a Lead Artist make in Boise, ID?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Artist in Boise, ID is $60,426. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,539 to $68,184, with most professionals earning between $47,269 and $75,248.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Lead Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Artist in Boise, ID. The base salary for Lead Artist ranges from $53,539 to $68,184 with the average base salary of $60,426. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,685 to $68,254 with the average total cash compensation of $60,502.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $60,426 $53,539 - $68,184
Bonus $76 $146 - $70
Total Pay $60,502 $53,685 - $68,254
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Meridian, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,554 - $68,204 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Nampa, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,036 - $67,544 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Caldwell, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,979 - $67,471 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Twin Falls, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,970 - $63,639 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Pocatello, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,027 - $63,712 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Idaho Falls, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,333 - $66,648 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
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