Leading Hand Salary in Birmingham, Alabama

How much does a Leading Hand make in Birmingham, AL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Leading Hand in Birmingham, AL is $52,753. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,276 to $61,609, with most professionals earning between $40,378 and $69,672.

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What is a Leading Hand?

A Leading Hand is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of a team of workers in a specific area or department. They are responsible for assigning tasks, providing guidance and support, and ensuring that work is completed efficiently and to a high standard. Leading Hands may also be responsible for training new employees, monitoring productivity, and reporting to higher-level management. They are expected to have strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a good understanding of the work being carried out by their team.

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Common responsibilities of a Leading Hand

Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with safety regulations and company policies.

September 13, 2023

Assist in the training and development of new team members.

September 13, 2023

Maintain inventory and equipment, ensuring that all necessary tools and materials are available for the team to use.

September 17, 2023

Supervise and coordinate the work of a team of workers.

September 20, 2023

Resolve conflicts and address any issues that may arise within the team.

October 25, 2023

Communicate with management to report on the progress of work and any issues that arise.

November 09, 2023

Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and abilities.

November 14, 2023

Monitor and evaluate the performance of team members, providing feedback and coaching as needed.

November 25, 2023

Provide guidance and direction to team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

November 26, 2023

Lead by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to quality and productivity.

November 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Leading Hand in Birmingham, AL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

46276

61609

52753

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46970

63278

53838

What is the average salary for Leading Hand in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Leading Hand in Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Leading Hand ranges from $46,276 to $61,609 with the average base salary of $52,753. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,970 to $63,278 with the average total cash compensation of $53,838.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,753	$46,276 - $61,609
Bonus	$1,084	$694 - $1,669
Total Pay	$53,838	$46,970 - $63,278

* 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.

Leading Hand Salary Near Birmingham, AL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tuscaloosa, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,451 - $61,843	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,674 - $62,140	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,821 - $61,004	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,432 - $59,155	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tanner, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,011 - $61,258	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Madison, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,380 - $63,080	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL

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About Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population of 210,710, it is the most populous city in Alabama. Birmingham is the seat of Jefferson County, Alabama's most populous and fifth largest county. As of 2017, the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 1,149,807, making it the most populous in Alabama and 49th-most populous in the United States. Birmingham serves as an important regional hub and is associated with the Deep South, Piedmont, and Appalachian regions ...

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