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How much does Lead Electrical Engineer make?
Total pay range
$120K - $185K/yr
$148K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$102K - $151K/yrBase pay
$18K - $34K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025338 Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Lead Electrical Engineer in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $137,252, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $131,369, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $126,410 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $125,787.
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Lead Electrical Engineer is MITRE.
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Frequently asked questions about Lead Electrical Engineer salaries
The average salary for Lead Electrical Engineer is $148,378 per year or $71 per hour, with top earners making up to $224,236 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $120,302 (25th percentile) to $184,846 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 338 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Electrical Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Lead Electrical Engineer is $184,846 per year, $15,404 per month or $89 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Electrical Engineer is $120,302 per year, $10,025 per month or $58 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Electrical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $111,461 per year (estimate) and goes up to $229,152 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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