Tech Lead Salary in Des Moines, IA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tech Lead in Des Moines, IA is $121,501. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $92,406 to a high of $158,067, with most professionals earning between $106,271 and $140,641.

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Average Salary Range for Tech Lead in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
106271
140641
121501

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
114153
161533
134114
What is the average salary for Tech Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tech Lead in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Tech Lead ranges from $106,271 to $140,641 with the average base salary of $121,501. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,153 to $161,533 with the average total cash compensation of $134,114.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $121,501 $106,271 - $140,641
Bonus $12,614 $7,882 - $20,892
Total Pay $134,114 $114,153 - $161,533
* 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.

Tech Lead Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,271 - $140,641 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,271 - $140,641 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,296 - $139,350 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,941 - $133,586 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,266 - $134,016 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,671 - $137,200 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

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