What are the main factors that influence an Acquisitions Lead's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Acquisitions Lead?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Acquisitions Lead roles, with salaries approximately 80% above the market median.

How does experience change An Acquisitions Lead's salary?

An Acquisitions Lead's salary grows with experience: starting around $126,025 for beginners, reaching about $128,999 at mid-level, and approach $176,390 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Acquisitions Lead?

Acquisitions Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Acquisitions Lead roles are District of Columbia $156,977, California $156,381, Massachusetts $154,297. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Acquisitions Lead roles make?

Salaries for Acquisitions Lead level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Acquisitions: $268,832; Lead Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst: $175,300; Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst IV: $175,297; Acquisitions Team Lead: $141,151; Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst: $133,800.

Acquisitions Lead Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Acquisitions Lead make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Acquisitions Lead in New Mexico is $131,315 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

However, an Acquisitions Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,557
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,479 to $142,434
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,523

10% $112,523

50% (Median) $131,315

90% $152,557

Acquisitions Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,434	$11,869	$2,739	$68
Average	$131,315	$10,943	$2,525	$63
25th Percentile	$121,479	$10,123	$2,336	$58

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Acquisitions Lead with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Acquisitions Lead Job Openings in New Mexico

Acquisitions Specialist

Team Architects – Albuquerque, NM

Lead Cook

Aramark – POST FALLS, ID

Maintenance Lead

Cargill – SWANTON, VT

Lead Cook

Aramark – BUFFALO, WV

Key Factors That Influence Acquisitions Lead Salaries

An Acquisitions Lead's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Acquisitions Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Acquisitions Lead's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $126,025
Early Career (1-2 years): $165,201
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,999
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $159,626
Expert (over 8 years): $176,390

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst III	less than 1 year	$126,025
Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst IV	1-2 years	$165,201
Acquisitions Lead	2-4 years	$128,999
Mergers and Acquisitions Manager, Sr.	5-8 years	$159,626
Mergers and Acquisitions Director	over 8 years	$176,390

How Do Acquisitions Lead Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Acquisitions Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $156,977.
California: $156,381.
Massachusetts: $154,297.

District of Columbia $156,977 California $156,381 Massachusetts $154,297 Washington $153,730 New Jersey $153,673 Alaska $153,475 Connecticut $151,518 New York $150,724

Hawaii $148,186 Rhode Island $146,995 Maryland $146,187 Minnesota $145,081 Colorado $144,656 Illinois $144,514 Oregon $143,976 Delaware $143,579

New Hampshire $143,329 Virginia $142,770 Pennsylvania $141,140 Nevada $140,318 North Dakota $140,048 Michigan $139,623 Wisconsin $139,467 Vermont $139,155

Texas $138,290 Maine $138,234 Arizona $138,148 Ohio $138,049 Georgia $136,745 Indiana $136,093 Wyoming $135,965 Utah $135,767

Iowa $135,682 Kansas $135,001 Louisiana $134,803 North Carolina $134,732 Missouri $134,703 Florida $134,150 Montana $133,853 Nebraska $133,569

Kentucky $133,413 South Carolina $132,846 Tennessee $132,492 Idaho $132,350 New Mexico $131,315 Oklahoma $131,088 Alabama $130,251 South Dakota $128,848

Arkansas $128,082 West Virginia $127,671 Mississippi $126,438

Top Paying Cities for Acquisitions Lead

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $132,713
Belen: $131,974
Bernalillo: $132,948

Algodones, NM $132,713

Belen, NM $131,974

Bernalillo, NM $132,948

Bluewater, NM $130,156

Bosque, NM $131,004

Casa Blanca, NM $131,301

Cedar Crest, NM $133,059

Cedarvale, NM $127,841

Cerrillos, NM $132,809

Claunch, NM $127,368

Coyote, NM $130,853

Cuba, NM $130,643

Cubero, NM $131,591

Edgewood, NM $132,465

Estancia, NM $130,885

Gallina, NM $130,168

Counselor, NM $130,249

Grants, NM $130,008

Milan, NM $130,528

Isleta, NM $133,176

Jarales, NM $131,846

Jemez Pueblo, NM $132,075

Jemez Springs, NM $131,668

Laguna, NM $132,235

La Jara, NM $130,497

La Joya, NM $130,195

Lindrith, NM $130,037

Los Lunas, NM $132,673

Mcintosh, NM $131,605

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $130,729

Moriarty, NM $131,163

Mountainair, NM $129,748

Nageezi, NM $130,076

New Laguna, NM $131,527

Paguate, NM $131,617

Pena Blanca, NM $133,087

Peralta, NM $132,883

Placitas, NM $132,951

Ponderosa, NM $131,907

Prewitt, NM $130,117

Regina, NM $130,207

Sandia Park, NM $132,724

Corrales, NM $133,225

San Fidel, NM $130,819

San Rafael, NM $130,261

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $132,725

San Ysidro, NM $132,547

Stanley, NM $131,145

Tijeras, NM $132,741

Tome, NM $132,496

Torreon, NM $132,055

Veguita, NM $130,994

Willard, NM $129,514

Youngsville, NM $130,889

Bosque Farms, NM $133,127

Clines Corners, NM $130,352

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $132,826

Cochiti Lake, NM $132,999

Albuquerque, NM $133,300

Kirtland Afb, NM $133,300

Rio Rancho, NM $133,081

Gallup, NM $130,305

Brimhall, NM $129,937

Church Rock, NM $129,998

Continental Divide, NM $129,906

Crownpoint, NM $130,013

Fence Lake, NM $129,433

Fort Wingate, NM $129,952

Gamerco, NM $130,171

Mentmore, NM $129,969

Mexican Springs, NM $129,954

Ramah, NM $129,716

Rehoboth, NM $130,040

Thoreau, NM $130,047

Tohatchi, NM $129,928

Vanderwagen, NM $129,954

Zuni, NM $129,923

Navajo, NM $130,100

Jamestown, NM $129,776

Pinehill, NM $129,615

Sheep Springs, NM $130,069

Smith Lake, NM $130,553

Yatahey, NM $130,022

Farmington, NM $130,647

Aztec, NM $130,888

Blanco, NM $130,277

Bloomfield, NM $130,122

Flora Vista, NM $130,782

Fruitland, NM $129,964

Kirtland, NM $130,783

La Plata, NM $130,830

Navajo Dam, NM $130,772

Shiprock, NM $130,590

Waterflow, NM $130,524

Newcomb, NM $129,989

Sanostee, NM $130,071

Santa Fe, NM $133,980

Abiquiu, NM $130,315

Alcalde, NM $132,585

Amalia, NM $130,117

Arroyo Hondo, NM $129,934

Arroyo Seco, NM $130,084

Canjilon, NM $129,913

Canones, NM $131,096

Carson, NM $130,432

Cebolla, NM $129,989

Cerro, NM $130,027

Chama, NM $130,559

Chamisal, NM $132,234

Chimayo, NM $133,162

Cordova, NM $132,937

Costilla, NM $130,663

Taos Ski Valley, NM $129,672

Dixon, NM $132,107

Dulce, NM $130,556

El Prado, NM $130,199

El Rito, NM $130,796

Embudo, NM $131,428

Espanola, NM $133,001

Glorieta, NM $133,464

Hernandez, NM $131,764

Ilfeld, NM $132,232

La Madera, NM $130,566

Lamy, NM $132,955

Llano, NM $131,966

Los Alamos, NM $133,270

White Rock, NM $133,521

Medanales, NM $131,910

Ojo Caliente, NM $131,135

Los Ojos, NM $130,239

Pecos, NM $133,049

Penasco, NM $131,475

Petaca, NM $129,792

Questa, NM $130,165

Ranchos De Taos, NM $130,851

Red River, NM $129,794

Ribera, NM $130,629

Rowe, NM $132,357

San Cristobal, NM $129,789

San Jose, NM $132,031

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $132,676

Santa Cruz, NM $133,117

Serafina, NM $130,298

Taos, NM $130,124

Tererro, NM $133,474

Tesuque, NM $133,980

Tierra Amarilla, NM $130,124

Trampas, NM $131,367

Tres Piedras, NM $129,757

Truchas, NM $132,565

Vadito, NM $131,302

Valdez, NM $129,887

Vallecitos, NM $129,785

Velarde, NM $131,907

Villanueva, NM $130,376

Spaceport City, NM $127,718

Las Vegas, NM $129,270

Angel Fire, NM $129,652

Anton Chico, NM $129,046

Buena Vista, NM $130,232

Chacon, NM $130,324

Cimarron, NM $129,449

Cleveland, NM $131,248

Eagle Nest, NM $129,547

Guadalupita, NM $130,124

Holman, NM $130,914

La Loma, NM $128,829

Maxwell, NM $129,493

Miami, NM $129,214

Mills, NM $128,754

Montezuma, NM $131,915

Mora, NM $131,432

Mosquero, NM $128,642

Ocate, NM $129,354

Ojo Feliz, NM $129,694

Rainsville, NM $130,263

Raton, NM $129,819

Rociada, NM $131,981

Roy, NM $128,783

Sapello, NM $130,836

Solano, NM $128,625

Springer, NM $129,157

Ute Park, NM $129,510

Valmora, NM $129,161

Wagon Mound, NM $129,014

Watrous, NM $129,205

Socorro, NM $128,906

Aragon, NM $129,296

Datil, NM $128,763

Lemitar, NM $129,506

Luna, NM $129,526

Magdalena, NM $128,773

Pie Town, NM $129,202

Polvadera, NM $129,818

Quemado, NM $129,470

Reserve, NM $129,238

San Acacia, NM $130,032

San Antonio, NM $128,193

Truth Or Consequences, NM $128,166

Arrey, NM $128,145

Caballo, NM $128,233

Derry, NM $127,580

Elephant Butte, NM $128,499

Garfield, NM $127,210

Hatch, NM $125,172

Monticello, NM $128,159

Rincon, NM $124,451

Salem, NM $126,813

Williamsburg, NM $128,328

Winston, NM $128,252

Las Cruces, NM $122,822

White Sands Missile Range, NM $123,225

Santa Teresa, NM $124,121

Playas, NM $128,759

Animas, NM $129,075

Anthony, NM $124,091

Arenas Valley, NM $128,846

Bayard, NM $128,727

Berino, NM $123,528

Buckhorn, NM $128,861

Santa Clara, NM $128,953

Chamberino, NM $123,657

Cliff, NM $128,712

Columbus, NM $128,366

Deming, NM $128,396

Dona Ana, NM $122,827

Fairacres, NM $123,194

Faywood, NM $128,336

Fort Bayard, NM $128,829

Gila, NM $128,522

Glenwood, NM $128,622

Hachita, NM $128,366

Hanover, NM $128,393

Hillsboro, NM $128,130

Hurley, NM $128,641

La Mesa, NM $125,172

Lordsburg, NM $128,664

Mesilla, NM $122,825

Mesilla Park, NM $122,838

Mesquite, NM $122,943

Mimbres, NM $128,495

Mule Creek, NM $128,842

Organ, NM $122,902

Pinos Altos, NM $128,709

Radium Springs, NM $122,875

Redrock, NM $128,381

Rodeo, NM $129,238

San Miguel, NM $122,896

Silver City, NM $128,710

Sunland Park, NM $123,460

Tyrone, NM $129,092

Vado, NM $122,992

Chaparral, NM $124,543

Clovis, NM $128,464

Cannon Afb, NM $128,180

Broadview, NM $128,089

Causey, NM $127,870

Crossroads, NM $127,566

Dora, NM $128,173

Elida, NM $127,641

Floyd, NM $127,952

Fort Sumner, NM $127,848

Grady, NM $128,211

House, NM $128,109

Kenna, NM $127,643

Lingo, NM $127,861

Melrose, NM $128,130

Milnesand, NM $127,592

Pep, NM $127,766

Portales, NM $128,234

Rogers, NM $127,802

Saint Vrain, NM $128,213

Taiban, NM $127,804

Texico, NM $128,262

Yeso, NM $127,341

Roswell, NM $127,488

Artesia, NM $127,741

Caprock, NM $127,481

Carlsbad, NM $127,824

Dexter, NM $127,579

Eunice, NM $127,938

Hagerman, NM $127,643

Hobbs, NM $128,125

Hope, NM $127,175

Jal, NM $127,787

Lake Arthur, NM $127,431

Lakewood, NM $127,621

Loco Hills, NM $127,857

Loving, NM $127,792

Lovington, NM $128,001

Mcdonald, NM $127,653

Malaga, NM $127,667

Maljamar, NM $127,542

Monument, NM $127,843

Tatum, NM $127,735

Whites City, NM $127,949

Carrizozo, NM $126,884

Alamogordo, NM $126,480

Alto, NM $126,903

Bent, NM $126,504

Capitan, NM $126,608

Cloudcroft, NM $126,490

Corona, NM $127,436

Encino, NM $128,459

Fort Stanton, NM $126,662

Glencoe, NM $126,571

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $126,466

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $126,466

Hondo, NM $126,687

La Luz, NM $126,466

Lincoln, NM $126,319

Mayhill, NM $126,752

Mescalero, NM $126,523

Nogal, NM $127,066

Orogrande, NM $126,530

Picacho, NM $126,660

Pinon, NM $127,137

Ruidoso, NM $127,144

Ruidoso Downs, NM $126,971

Sacramento, NM $126,579

San Patricio, NM $126,730

Sunspot, NM $126,466

Timberon, NM $126,740

Tinnie, NM $126,586

Tularosa, NM $126,550

Vaughn, NM $127,942

Weed, NM $126,737

Tucumcari, NM $128,577

Amistad, NM $128,411

Bard, NM $128,206

Capulin, NM $129,657

Clayton, NM $128,661

Conchas Dam, NM $128,777

Cuervo, NM $128,157

Des Moines, NM $129,146

Folsom, NM $129,345

Garita, NM $128,530

Gladstone, NM $128,788

Grenville, NM $128,764

Logan, NM $128,573

Mcalister, NM $128,174

Nara Visa, NM $128,268

Newkirk, NM $128,410

Quay, NM $128,483

San Jon, NM $128,346

Santa Rosa, NM $128,483

Sedan, NM $128,529

Trementina, NM $128,523

Acquisitions Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Acquisitions Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 160% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 80% above the average. In contrast, Acquisitions Lead positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Acquisitions Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Acquisitions Lead

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$236,367	$114.0	80%
Pharmaceuticals	$223,235	$107.0	70%
MFG Durable	$210,104	$101.0	60%
Internet	$196,972	$95.0	50%
Hospitality & Leisure	$183,841	$88.0	40%

Acquisitions Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Acquisitions Lead's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$121,479

Average $131,315/year

$142,434

$10,123

Average $10,943/month

$11,869

$2,336

Average $2,525/week

$2,739

$58

Average $63/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,434	$11,869	$2,739	$68
Average	$131,315	$10,943	$2,525	$63
25th Percentile	$121,479	$10,123	$2,336	$58

Find Your Next Acquisitions Lead Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Acquisitions Lead job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Home Instead | HUDSON, NH

Lead Caregiver

Home Instead | HUDSON, NH

Home Instead is hiring a compassionate Lead Caregiver / LNA / CNA to provide non-medical, in-home support to older adults. In this leadership role, you’ll ... more

5 Days Ago
Willamette Veterinary Hospital | PHILOMATH, OR

Lead Veterinarian

Willamette Veterinary Hospital | PHILOMATH, OR

Willamette Veterinary Hospital, a 24/7 small animal hospital in Corvallis, OR, seeks a Lead Veterinarian to guide medical quality, mentor doctors and staff... more

5 Days Ago
Aramark | TIGERVILLE, SC

Lead Cook

Aramark | TIGERVILLE, SC

As Lead Cook for Aramark’s Trailblazer Provisions food truck, you’ll oversee daily food operations, preparing high-quality, made-to-order meals in a fast-p... more

5 Days Ago
Aramark | CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, SC

Lead Cook

Aramark | CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, SC

As an Evening Lead Cook at ARAMARK within our Food & Beverage Operations, you will oversee evening kitchen production, ensuring high-quality, consistent fo... more

5 Days Ago
Aramark | KANSAS CITY, KS

Lead Cook

Aramark | KANSAS CITY, KS

As an Evening Lead Cook at ARAMARK within our Food & Beverage Operations, you will oversee evening kitchen production, ensuring high-quality, consistent fo... more

5 Days Ago
Aramark | WASHINGTON, CO

Lead Cook

Aramark | WASHINGTON, CO

As an Evening Lead Cook at ARAMARK within our Food & Beverage Operations, you will oversee evening kitchen production, ensuring high-quality, consistent fo... more

5 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Acquisitions Lead Salary in New Mexico

Check out Acquisitions Lead Job Openings in New Mexico

Key Factors That Influence Acquisitions Lead Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Acquisitions Lead Salaries?

How Do Acquisitions Lead Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Acquisitions Lead

Acquisitions Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Acquisitions Lead

Acquisitions Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Acquisitions Lead Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Acquisitions Lead Salary in New Mexico

Check out Acquisitions Lead Job Openings in New Mexico

Key Factors That Influence Acquisitions Lead Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Acquisitions Lead Salaries?

How Do Acquisitions Lead Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Acquisitions Lead

Acquisitions Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Acquisitions Lead

Acquisitions Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Acquisitions Lead

Find Your Next Acquisitions Lead Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?