What is the average salary for Lead Engineer?

The average salary for Lead Engineer is $125,116.00 – $189,458.00 per year, based on 11 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for Lead Engineer calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

Lead Engineer salaries

Average salary

$125.1–189.5K/ year

25th percentile

$113K

75th percentile

$205.6K

Based on

11 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Senior	$125.1–189.5K	$113.3–170.4K	+11%

Top companies

Sargent & Lundy

6 jobs

$134.5–205.6K

Top locations

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United States

10 jobs

$125.8–190.9K

Top skills

Electrical Engineering

222 jobs

$94–140.8K

Power Systems Engineering

197 jobs

$101.1–151.5K

Substation Design

173 jobs

$98.6–147.8K

AutoCADD

170 jobs

$96.3–146.9K

NESC (National Electrical Safety Code)

161 jobs

$103.5–160.4K

Python

112 jobs

$100.3–150.6K

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520 jobs

$102.3–154.6K

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322 jobs

$101.1–151.3K

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192 jobs

$106.5–160K

Transmission Engineering

163 jobs

$101.5–153.6K

Substation Engineer

138 jobs

$100–148.7K

Grid Engineering

97 jobs

$92.2–140K

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for Lead Engineer?: The average salary for Lead Engineer is $125,116.00 – $189,458.00 per year, based on 11 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for Lead Engineer calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.