Lead Service Designer Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

How much does a Lead Service Designer make in Waterloo, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Service Designer in Waterloo, IA is $122,062. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $102,006 to a high of $141,959, with most professionals earning between $111,564 and $132,477.

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What is a Lead Service Designer?

As a Lead Service Designer, your primary responsibility is to oversee the design and delivery of innovative and user-centered service experiences. You will lead a team of service designers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs, identify pain points, and develop solutions that improve the overall service experience. You will also be responsible for setting the strategic direction for service design, establishing best practices, and ensuring that the service design process aligns with business goals and objectives. Additionally, you will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and clients, and advocating for the value of service design within the organization. Overall, your role is crucial in driving the development of high-quality, customer-centric service experiences that meet the needs of both the business and its customers.

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What does a Lead Service Designer do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead Service Designer

Create and iterate on service design prototypes, wireframes, and user flows to visualize and communicate design concepts.

September 03, 2023

Analyze and synthesize data and insights to inform design decisions and drive continuous improvement.

September 04, 2023

Lead and manage a team of service designers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high-quality work and professional development.

September 08, 2023

Develop and implement service design strategies and methodologies to improve customer experiences and business outcomes.

September 15, 2023

Manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.

October 20, 2023

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders, to align on service design goals and priorities.

October 23, 2023

Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices within the organization, promoting a culture of empathy and customer-centricity.

October 25, 2023

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in service design, and share knowledge and learnings with the team and broader organization.

November 01, 2023

Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand customer needs and pain points.

November 04, 2023

Collaborate with external partners and vendors to integrate service design principles into external-facing products and services.

November 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Service Designer in Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

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111564

132477

122062

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

117598

145679

132560

What is the average salary for Lead Service Designer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Service Designer in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Lead Service Designer ranges from $111,564 to $132,477 with the average base salary of $122,062. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,598 to $145,679 with the average total cash compensation of $132,560.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$122,062	$111,564 - $132,477
Bonus	$10,498	$6,034 - $13,202
Total Pay	$132,560	$117,598 - $145,679

* 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 Service Designer Salary Near Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,206 - $132,051	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,214 - $135,623	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,283 - $134,518	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,005 - $137,750	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,674 - $133,795	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,079 - $139,025	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA

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About Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406; the 2016 Census estimates the population at 67,934, making it the sixth-largest city in the state. The city is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.23 square miles (163.76 km2), of which 61.39 square miles (159.00 km2) is land and 1.84 square miles (4.77 km2) is water. The average el...

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