Lead Assessor Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Assessor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Assessor in the United States is $75,926 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Lead Assessor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,999
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,953 to $88,003
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,874
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Lead Assessor Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $88,003 $7,334 $1,692 $42
Average $75,926 $6,327 $1,460 $37
25th Percentile $65,953 $5,496 $1,268 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Assessor Salaries

A Lead Assessor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Assessor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Assessor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,570
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,314
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,250
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,281
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,366
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Assessor$70,570
Intermediate Level Lead Assessor$71,314
Senior Level Lead Assessor$73,250
Specialist Level Lead Assessor$76,281
Expert Level Lead Assessor$80,366
$70,570 0 yr
$71,314 < 2 yrs
$73,250 2-4 yrs
$76,281 5-8 yrs
$80,366 > 8 yrs
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How Do Lead Assessor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Assessors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $84,065.
  • California: $83,746.
  • Massachusetts: $82,630.

Top Paying Cities for Lead Assessors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $95,765
  • San Francisco: $94,823
  • Oakland: $92,720

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Assessor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 2.65% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Illustrator (Mentioned in 3.7% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC was released.
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): Adobe Creative Suite is a discontinued software suite of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications developed by Adobe Systems.
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Presentation 2.65%
Illustrator 3.7%
Adobe Creative Suite 2.12%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Lead Assessor's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Product Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
 $91,870
21%
Product Quality
 $89,592
18%
Project Management
 $88,074
16%
Publishing
 $85,037
12%
Proposal Development
 $85,037
12%
Standard Operating Procedures
 $84,277
11%
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How Education impacts a Lead Assessor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Assessors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Lead Assessor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $64,422 and $69,764).

Lead Assessor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Assessor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 23.6%
Associates 20.8%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 4.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lead Assessor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Assessor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$65,953
Average $75,926/year
$88,003
$5,496
Average $6,327/month
$7,334
$1,268
Average $1,460/week
$1,692
$32
Average $37/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $88,003 $7,334 $1,692 $42
Average $75,926 $6,327 $1,460 $37
25th Percentile $65,953 $5,496 $1,268 $32

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Salary Trends for Lead Assessor

Salaries for a Lead Assessor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,278 in 2023 to around $55,000 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Assessor salary trends, .

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$55,528
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