What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Recent salaries shared by Lead It
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
IT Lead
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10-14 years
$72K/yr
($72K • $0)
Hereford, TX
submitted on Feb 10, 2025
$72K/yr
$72K • $0
IT Lead
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7-9 years
$123K - $143K/yr
Birmingham, AL
submitted on Feb 9, 2025
$123K - $143K/yr
IT Lead
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15+ years
$111K/yr
($111K • $0)
Maine, NY
submitted on Feb 7, 2025
$111K/yr
$111K • $0
IT Lead
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10-14 years
$181K/yr
($181K • $0)
Troy, MI
submitted on Dec 17, 2024
$181K/yr
$181K • $0
IT Lead
|
10-14 years
$156K/yr
($144K • $12K)
Jersey City, NJ
submitted on Dec 14, 2024
$156K/yr
$144K • $12K
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IT Lead
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7-9 years
$154K - $179K/yr
Raritan, NJ
submitted on Nov 25, 2024
$154K - $179K/yr
IT Lead
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10-14 years
$135K/yr
($120K • $15K)
Irvine, CA
submitted on Oct 26, 2024
$135K/yr
$120K • $15K
IT Lead
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7-9 years
$52K/yr
($52K • $0)
Fort Pierce, FL
submitted on Oct 22, 2024
$52K/yr
$52K • $0
IT Lead
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15+ years
$73K/yr
($73K • $0)
Saint Petersburg, FL
submitted on Oct 18, 2024
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
IT Lead
|
15+ years
$177K/yr
($140K • $37K)
Houston, TX
submitted on Oct 16, 2024
$177K/yr
$140K • $37K
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Frequently asked questions about IT Lead salaries
The average salary for IT Lead is $167,551 per year or $81 per hour, with top earners making up to $284,532 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $127,643 (25th percentile) to $222,272 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 563 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by IT Lead employees.
The highest salary for IT Lead is $222,272 per year, $18,523 per month or $107 per hour.
The lowest salary for IT Lead is $127,643 per year, $10,637 per month or $61 per hour.
The salary trajectory of IT Lead ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $78,447 per year (estimate) and goes up to $220,596 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
