How much does a Technical Leader make?
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$167K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Technical Leader is $166,696 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $126,643 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 $40,053 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $133K-$213K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For a Technical Lead in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Technical Lead in United States. Employers include Google, Meta and Apple.
Top Paying Companies
For Technical Lead in United States
| 1 | $275,457 | ||
| 2 | Meta | $271,913 | |
| 3 | Apple | $254,244 | |
| 4 | Yahoo | $235,962 | |
| 5 | Cisco Systems | $208,259 | |
| 6 | Microsoft | $205,290 | |
| 7 | RealNetworks | $202,883 | |
| 8 | PayPal | $201,324 | |
| 9 | Oracle | $199,295 | |
| 10 | BioMarin Pharmaceutical | $193,508 |
What are total pay estimates for a Technical Leader at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Technical Lead in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Technical Lead in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $158,641, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $152,717, Agriculture with a median total pay of $147,892, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $142,701, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $140,859.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$158,641
18% Higher than other industries
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Technical Lead are BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Invitae, and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
Technical Leader pay FAQ
The average salary for a Technical Leader is $166,696 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 6080 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Technical Leader employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Technical Leader in United States is $212,545 per year.
The lowest salary for a Technical Leader in United States is $132,541 per year.
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