How much does a Lean Director make in Baltimore, MD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lean Director in Baltimore, MD is $136,940. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $119,973 to $159,540, with most professionals earning between $104,526 and $180,116.

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What is a Lean Director?

The Lean Director is responsible for leading and implementing lean principles and practices within an organization to improve operational efficiency and eliminate waste. This includes developing and executing lean strategies, training and coaching employees on lean methodologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Lean Director works closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction, and collaborates with senior leadership to align lean initiatives with overall business objectives. Additionally, the Lean Director is responsible for monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of lean initiatives and providing regular reports and updates to management. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

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What is the average salary for Lean Director in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lean Director in Baltimore, MD. The base salary for Lean Director ranges from $119,973 to $159,540 with the average base salary of $136,940. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,268 to $165,261 with the average total cash compensation of $139,100.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $136,940 $119,973 - $159,540
Bonus $2,160 $1,295 - $5,721
Total Pay $139,100 $121,268 - $165,261
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Towson, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,973 - $159,540 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Dundalk, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,973 - $159,540 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Ellicott City, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,892 - $159,432 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Glen Burnie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,973 - $159,540 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Columbia, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,776 - $159,277 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,560 - $170,959 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
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JOB TITLE Lean Six Sigma Process Director LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $178,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $213,600
JOB TITLE Lean Six Sigma Process Senior Manager LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $161,350 MAXIMUM SALARY $182,530
JOB TITLE Lean Six Sigma Process Manager LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $118,780 MAXIMUM SALARY $145,030
JOB TITLE Lean Six Sigma Programs Senior Manager LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $161,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $182,600
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