Lead Process Engineer Salary in New York, NY

How much does a Lead Process Engineer make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Process Engineer in New York, NY is $211,372. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $186,502 to a high of $244,294, with most professionals earning between $198,354 and $228,605.

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Actively consolidate and manage process knowledge and potentially serve as a single point of contact for knowledge related to the process.

October 16, 2022

Review essential design requirements, interfaces with supply chain and quality to identify suitable processes, initial programming parameters, and validation plans.

December 05, 2022

Assist the Prepare to Operate team as required in preparation and review of operating procedures, training material, and other necessary pre-startup documentation and operating guidance (Process Safety Information).

January 13, 2023

Provide leadership that helps the organization attract, develop, and retain the best people and fosters an environment which motivates a diverse team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results.

January 19, 2023

Demonstrated aptitude for collaboration, recognition of individuals strengths and areas for improvement, and an ability to manage misalignment between individuals and/or groups.

February 16, 2023

Understanding of assembly and joining techniques including laser welding, ultrasonic welding, adhesive bonding, over-molding, soldering, etc.

February 26, 2023

Manage projects within budget and schedule constraints by interacting with Clients, team members and management to resolve project roadblocks.

March 08, 2023

Lead the Pulp and Paper process design on projects or a team of process engineers on larger engineering projects and provide direction and coordination to other disciplines as the process lead.

April 04, 2023

Support Director of Project Execution provide appropriate project plans (execution, contracting strategy, resources/staffing, etc) with associated decision-making.

May 02, 2023

Participate in cross-functional teams, working primarily in production alongside Manufacturing engineers at the Westborough site, in a highly matrixed team environment to advance programs.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Process Engineer in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

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198354

228605

211372

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

221891

274195

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What is the average salary for Lead Process Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Process Engineer in New York, NY. The base salary for Lead Process Engineer ranges from $198,354 to $228,605 with the average base salary of $211,372. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $221,891 to $274,195 with the average total cash compensation of $242,925.

View Average Salary for Lead Process Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$211,372	$198,354 - $228,605
Bonus	$31,553	$23,537 - $45,590
Total Pay	$242,925	$221,891 - $274,195

* 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.

Lead Process Engineer Salary Near New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $198,354 - $228,605	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $198,354 - $228,605	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $198,354 - $228,605	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $198,354 - $228,605	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $198,354 - $228,605	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $198,354 - $228,605	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%

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