Lead Plant Superintendent Salary: $67,000 Average

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Average base salary

$67,000 / year

≈ $5,600 per month · $32.21 per hour

Location

Low
$53,500Average
$67,000High
$84,000

Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Lead Plant Superintendent is a senior individual contributor role handling the most complex assignments and guiding others in the Operations job family, focused on Plant Superintendent work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Lead Plant Superintendent pays 29% below the average across 1,760 roles in the Operations job family (family average $95,000).

Career path: Plant Superintendent

Associate Plant Superintendent$55,500

Intermediate Plant Superintendent$58,000

Senior Plant Superintendent$62,000

Lead Plant Superintendent This role$67,000

Supervisor Plant Superintendent Department$84,000

Manager Plant Superintendent Department$89,000

Director Plant Superintendent Corporate$147,000

Vice President Plant Superintendent Corporate$176,500

Average pay by level for this function.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Lead Plant Superintendent make?

The average base salary for a Lead Plant Superintendent in the United States is $67,000 per year, or about $32.21 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $53,500 and $84,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Operations roles?

The Operations job family averages $95,000 across 1,760 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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