How much does a Senior Technical Lead make?
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$203,333
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Technical Lead is $203,333 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $143,948 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $59,385 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Technical Lead in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Technical Lead in United States. Employers include Cisco Systems, Intel Corporation and Innovium.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Technical Lead in United States
| 1 | Cisco Systems | $227,064 | |
| 2 | Intel Corporation | $207,789 | |
| 3 | Innovium | $171,024 | |
| 4 | Commvault | $165,422 | |
| 5 | ISTS | $160,169 | |
| 6 | Vanguard | $157,292 | |
| 7 | Tavant | $156,607 | |
| 8 | Mavenir | $147,596 | |
| 9 | Freddie Mac | $147,373 | |
| 10 | IBM | $145,895 |
What are total pay estimates for a Senior Technical Lead at different companies?
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$120,145
/ yr
$143,320
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$259,976
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$132,078
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$124,524
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$167,792
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$147,273
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$129,110
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$119,236
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$140,317
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$138,572
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$126,033
/ yr$115,670
/ yr$246,584
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$123,726
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$156,607
/ yr$128,842
/ yr$132,573
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Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Technical Lead in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Senior Technical Lead in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $152,333, Information Technology with a median total pay of $131,485 and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $117,614.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$117,614
18% Lower than other industries
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Senior Technical Lead are Vanguard and Freddie Mac.
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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.
Recent Salaries Shared
For senior technical lead
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Senior Technical Lead pay FAQ
The average salary for a Senior Technical Lead is $203,333 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 870 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Technical Lead employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Senior Technical Lead in United States is $256,184 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Technical Lead in United States is $164,281 per year.
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