How much does a Site Lead make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Site Lead in Des Moines, IA is $87,340. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,378 to $98,138, with most professionals earning between $72,128 and $107,969.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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87340

Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Site Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Site Lead in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Site Lead ranges from $79,378 to $98,138 with the average base salary of $87,340. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,953 to $99,000 with the average total cash compensation of $88,156.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $87,340 $79,378 - $98,138
Bonus $815 $575 - $862
Total Pay $88,156 $79,953 - $99,000
* 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 Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,378 - $98,138 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,378 - $98,138 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,649 - $97,238 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,396 - $93,215 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,639 - $93,515 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,435 - $95,737 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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