How much does a Lean Director make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lean Director in Madison, WI is $130,844. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,633 to $152,438, with most professionals earning between $99,873 and $172,098.

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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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Lean Director ranges from $114,633 to $152,438 with the average base salary of $130,844. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,870 to $157,904 with the average total cash compensation of $132,908.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $130,844 $114,633 - $152,438
Bonus $2,064 $1,237 - $5,466
Total Pay $132,908 $115,870 - $157,904
* 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 Madison, WI
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CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,052 - $154,326 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,483 - $154,898 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,561 - $148,353 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,827 - $146,048 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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