The salary trajectory of a Machine Shop Lead/Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $63,769 per year (estimate) and goes up to $305,103 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Machine Shop Lead/Programmer at Master Machine is $84,214 per year or $40 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $134,385 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $66,293 (25th percentile) and $108,028 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Master Machine Machine Shop Lead/Programmer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Machine Shop Lead/Programmer professionals typically earn between $32 and $52 per hour.
Machine Shop Lead/Programmer professionals typically earn between $5,524 and $9,002 monthly.