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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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The average salary for Lead Electrical Engineer is $148,497 per year or $71 per hour, with top earners making up to $224,374 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $120,409 (25th percentile) to $184,975 (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 $184,975 per year, $15,415 per month or $89 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Electrical Engineer is $120,409 per year, $10,034 per month or $58 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Electrical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $111,521 per year (estimate) and goes up to $229,269 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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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