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How much does Lead Associate make?
Total pay range
$78K - $145K/yr
$104K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$58K - $108K/yrBase pay
$20K - $37K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lead Associate in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $145,985, Information Technology with a median total pay of $115,536, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $106,291, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $104,441, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $85,109.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Lead Associate are Fannie Mae, UBS, and Kroll.
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Frequently asked questions about Lead Associate salaries
The average salary for Lead Associate is $103,863 per year or $50 per hour, with top earners making up to $190,070 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $77,898 (25th percentile) to $145,409 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2529 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Associate employees.
The highest salary for Lead Associate is $145,409 per year, $12,117 per month or $70 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Associate is $77,898 per year, $6,491 per month or $37 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $68,095 per year (estimate) and goes up to $458,207 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.