Line Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Line Supervisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Line Supervisor in the United States is $79,786 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Line Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,486
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,387 to $91,145
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,650
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Line Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $91,145 $7,595 $1,753 $44
Average $79,786 $6,649 $1,534 $38
25th Percentile $72,387 $6,032 $1,392 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Line Supervisor Salaries

A Line Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Line Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Line Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,261
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,583
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,659
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,786
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,292
Levels Salary
Entry Level Line Supervisor$76,261
Intermediate Level Line Supervisor$76,583
Senior Level Line Supervisor$77,659
Specialist Level Line Supervisor$79,786
Expert Level Line Supervisor$82,292
$76,261 0 yr
$76,583 < 2 yrs
$77,659 2-4 yrs
$79,786 5-8 yrs
$82,292 > 8 yrs
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How Do Line Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Line Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,339.
  • California: $88,004.
  • Massachusetts: $86,831.

Top Paying Cities for Line Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $100,634
  • San Francisco: $99,645
  • Oakland: $97,435

What Skills Can Increase a Line Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.94% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • 5S (Mentioned in 2.2% Job Postings): Stands for sort, sustain, set in order, standardized and shine. 5 tips that are designed to achieve clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized workplace for a more systematized work flow.
  • Sustainability (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Sustainability is a societal goal that broadly aims for humans to safely co-exist on planet Earth over a long time. Specific definitions of sustainability are difficult to agree on and therefore vary in the literature and over time.
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Leadership 9.94%
5S 2.2%
Sustainability 1.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Line Supervisor's salary.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Lean: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
SOP
 $83,775
5%
Process Improvement
 $83,775
5%
Lean
 $83,775
5%
Scheduling
 $83,775
5%
Collaborating with Others
 $82,977
4%
Innovation
 $82,977
4%
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How Education impacts a Line Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Line Supervisors enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Line Supervisor with a No Diploma is between $82,992 and $88,260).

Line Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Line Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.7%
High School 66.7%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Line Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Line Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$72,387
Average $79,786/year
$91,145
$6,032
Average $6,649/month
$7,595
$1,392
Average $1,534/week
$1,753
$35
Average $38/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $91,145 $7,595 $1,753 $44
Average $79,786 $6,649 $1,534 $38
25th Percentile $72,387 $6,032 $1,392 $35

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Salary Trends for Line Supervisor

Salaries for a Line Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $66,705 in 2023 to around $66,863 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Line Supervisor salary trends, .

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