Lead Technical Salary: $93,000 Average

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Average base salary

$93,000 / year

≈ $7,750 per month · $44.71 per hour

Location

Low
$74,500Average
$93,000High
$116,000

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 Technical is a senior individual contributor role handling the most complex assignments and guiding others in the Information Technology job family. 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 Technical pays 35% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: Technical

Associate Technical$73,500

Director Technical Corporate$148,500

Average pay by level for this function.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Lead Technical make?

The average base salary for a Lead Technical in the United States is $93,000 per year, or about $44.71 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $74,500 and $116,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Information Technology roles?

The Information Technology job family averages $143,500 across 12,709 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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