Leading Hand Salary in Reading, Pennsylvania

How much does a Leading Hand make in Reading, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Leading Hand in Reading, PA is $55,896. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,033 to $65,277, with most professionals earning between $42,785 and $73,817.

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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 Reading, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

49033

65277

55896

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

49765

67041

57045

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 Reading, PA. The base salary for Leading Hand ranges from $49,033 to $65,277 with the average base salary of $55,896. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,765 to $67,041 with the average total cash compensation of $57,045.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,896	$49,033 - $65,277
Bonus	$1,149	$732 - $1,765
Total Pay	$57,045	$49,765 - $67,041

* 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 Reading, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,674 - $66,130	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,546 - $64,629	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,674 - $66,130	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,921 - $67,790	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,089 - $64,020	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,659 - $71,435	COMPARE TO Reading, PA

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About Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area. The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster)...

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