Leading Hand Salary in Houston, Texas

How much does a Leading Hand make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Leading Hand in Houston, TX is $56,536. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,595 to $66,024, with most professionals earning between $43,275 and $74,662.

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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 Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

49595

66024

56536

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

50335

67809

57698

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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Leading Hand ranges from $49,595 to $66,024 with the average base salary of $56,536. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,335 to $67,809 with the average total cash compensation of $57,698.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,536	$49,595 - $66,024
Bonus	$1,162	$740 - $1,785
Total Pay	$57,698	$50,335 - $67,809

* 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 Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,411 - $65,779	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,411 - $65,779	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,940 - $63,822	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,061 - $62,651	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,017 - $61,262	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,192 - $65,488	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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