Senior Lead Engineer Salary in Rockford, IL

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How much does a Senior Lead Engineer make in Rockford, IL? The average Senior Lead Engineer salary in Rockford, IL is $142,540 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $131,895 and $155,357. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Senior Lead Engineer?

The Senior Lead Engineer is responsible for leading a team of engineers in the development and implementation of complex engineering projects. They provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. The Senior Lead Engineer also collaborates with other departments to identify and address technical issues, and works to improve engineering processes and procedures. Additionally, they may be involved in the recruitment and training of new engineers, and may also be responsible for managing project timelines and resources. Overall, the Senior Lead Engineer plays a critical role in driving the success of engineering projects and ensuring the overall quality and efficiency of the engineering team.

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Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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Senior Lead Machine Learning Engineer

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Senior Automation Engineer (Team Lead) - Industrial Automation - Salt Lake, Utah Gryphon Oakwood are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer who will be tasked with growing and developing their own team ...

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Set the technical direction and lead the delivery of a team of junior and mid-career engineers for ... Collaborate daily with other senior technical leadership on the Kernel Team on how best to ensure ...

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What does a Senior Lead Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Senior Lead Engineer

Drive innovation and continuous improvement by staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

September 08, 2023

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and timelines, and ensure alignment with business goals.

September 17, 2023

Act as a technical subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to resolve complex technical issues and challenges.

September 26, 2023

Contribute to the development of technical roadmaps, architecture, and design decisions for new and existing products.

October 06, 2023

Conduct technical reviews and provide feedback on design, architecture, and code to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

October 08, 2023

Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define and prioritize technical requirements and features.

October 17, 2023

Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including executives, to provide updates on project status, technical challenges, and proposed solutions.

October 17, 2023

Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new engineering team members.

November 15, 2023

Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure successful project delivery.

November 16, 2023

Develop and implement engineering standards, best practices, and processes to improve efficiency and quality of work.

November 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Lead Engineer in Rockford, IL

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131895

155357

142540

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

138815

168293

152601

What is the average salary for Senior Lead Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Lead Engineer in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Senior Lead Engineer ranges from $131,895 to $155,357 with the average base salary of $142,540. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,815 to $168,293 with the average total cash compensation of $152,601.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$142,540	$131,895 - $155,357
Bonus	$10,061	$6,921 - $12,936
Total Pay	$152,601	$138,815 - $168,293

* 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.

Senior Lead Engineer Salary Near Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,739 - $155,174	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,107 - $165,030	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,181 - $166,296	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,207 - $166,326	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,278 - $155,809	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,058 - $164,973	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL

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About Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...

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