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Recent salaries shared by Lead Mechanical Engineer
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
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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7-9 years
$138K - $161K/yr
Denver, CO
submitted on May 23, 2025
$138K - $161K/yr
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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15+ years
$142K/yr
($142K • $0)
Irvine, CA
submitted on May 11, 2025
$142K/yr
$142K • $0
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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4-6 years
$104K/yr
($102K • $2K)
Waukesha, WI
submitted on May 8, 2025
$104K/yr
$102K • $2K
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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15+ years
$168K/yr
($168K • $0)
San Diego, CA
submitted on May 7, 2025
$168K/yr
$168K • $0
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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1-3 years
$85K - $99K/yr
Somerville, MA
submitted on May 2, 2025
$85K - $99K/yr
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Lead Mechanical Engineer
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15+ years
$144K/yr
($132K • $12K)
Crawfordsville, IN
submitted on Apr 29, 2025
$144K/yr
$132K • $12K
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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10-14 years
$149K/yr
($149K • $0)
Phoenix, AZ
submitted on Apr 11, 2025
$149K/yr
$149K • $0
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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10-14 years
$126K/yr
($109K • $17K)
Houston, TX
submitted on Apr 8, 2025
$126K/yr
$109K • $17K
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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15+ years
$184K - $214K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Apr 7, 2025
$184K - $214K/yr
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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4-6 years
$106K/yr
($102K • $4K)
Manchester, NH
submitted on Apr 3, 2025
$106K/yr
$102K • $4K
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lead Mechanical Engineer in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $140,887, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $134,753, Information Technology with a median total pay of $132,477, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $127,771, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $126,776.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Mechanical Engineer salaries
The average salary for Lead Mechanical Engineer is $153,171 per year or $74 per hour, with top earners making up to $232,215 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $124,278 (25th percentile) to $191,257 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 536 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Mechanical Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Lead Mechanical Engineer is $191,257 per year, $15,938 per month or $92 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Mechanical Engineer is $124,278 per year, $10,357 per month or $60 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Mechanical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $115,323 per year (estimate) and goes up to $237,401 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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