What are the main factors that influence a Department 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 Department Lead?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Department Lead roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Department Lead's salary?

A Department Lead's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,528 for beginners, reaching about $46,677 at mid-level, and approach $48,500 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Department Lead?

Department Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Department Lead roles are District of Columbia $52,534, California $52,334, Massachusetts $51,637. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Department Lead roles make?

Salaries for Department Lead level roles vary by specialization: Lead Architect: $177,550; Lead Nurse: $116,390; Lead Buyer: $114,510; Lead Generation Manager: $108,045; Lead Construction Representative: $102,302.

Department Lead Salary in Colorado

How much does a Department Lead make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Department Lead in Colorado is $48,410 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,585
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,407 to $51,642
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,851

10% $38,851

50% (Median) $48,410

90% $54,585

Department Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,642	$4,304	$993	$25
Average	$48,410	$4,034	$931	$23
25th Percentile	$43,407	$3,617	$835	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Department Lead Salaries

A Department 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 Department Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Department 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): $45,528
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,793
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,677
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,737
Expert (over 8 years): $48,500

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Department Lead	less than 1 year	$45,528
Early Career Level Department Lead	1-2 years	$45,793
Mid-Level Level Department Lead	2-4 years	$46,677
Senior-Level Level Department Lead	5-8 years	$47,737
Expert Level Department Lead	over 8 years	$48,500

How Do Department 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 Department Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,534.
California: $52,334.
Massachusetts: $51,637.

District of Columbia $52,534 California $52,334 Massachusetts $51,637 Washington $51,447 New Jersey $51,428 Alaska $51,362 Connecticut $50,707 New York $50,441

Hawaii $49,592 Rhode Island $49,193 Maryland $48,923 Minnesota $48,553 Colorado $48,410 Illinois $48,363 Oregon $48,183 Delaware $48,050

New Hampshire $47,966 Virginia $47,779 Pennsylvania $47,234 Nevada $46,959 North Dakota $46,868 Michigan $46,726 Wisconsin $46,674 Vermont $46,570

Texas $46,280 Maine $46,261 Arizona $46,233 Ohio $46,199 Georgia $45,763 Indiana $45,545 Wyoming $45,502 Utah $45,436

Iowa $45,407 Kansas $45,179 Louisiana $45,113 North Carolina $45,089 Missouri $45,080 Florida $44,895 Montana $44,795 Nebraska $44,700

Kentucky $44,648 South Carolina $44,458 Tennessee $44,340 Idaho $44,292 New Mexico $43,946 Oklahoma $43,870 Alabama $43,590 South Dakota $43,120

Arkansas $42,864 West Virginia $42,726 Mississippi $42,314

Top Paying Cities for Department 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:

Glen Haven: $47,462
Hygiene: $49,112
Johnstown: $47,568

Glen Haven, CO $47,462

Hygiene, CO $49,112

Johnstown, CO $47,568

Laporte, CO $47,041

Livermore, CO $46,888

Loveland, CO $47,420

Lyons, CO $49,026

Masonville, CO $47,071

Mead, CO $48,109

Milliken, CO $47,502

Niwot, CO $49,497

Red Feather Lakes, CO $47,017

Severance, CO $47,109

Timnath, CO $47,048

Wellington, CO $46,784

Windsor, CO $47,116

Brighton, CO $48,283

Ault, CO $47,026

Briggsdale, CO $47,039

Carr, CO $46,230

Eastlake, CO $48,409

Eaton, CO $47,174

Evans, CO $47,415

Fort Lupton, CO $48,146

Galeton, CO $47,179

Gilcrest, CO $47,674

Gill, CO $47,257

Greeley, CO $47,298

Henderson, CO $48,358

Hudson, CO $47,987

Keenesburg, CO $47,756

Kersey, CO $47,262

La Salle, CO $47,592

Lucerne, CO $47,247

Nunn, CO $46,877

Orchard, CO $47,033

Pierce, CO $47,056

Ohio City, CO $47,540

Parlin, CO $47,316

Penrose, CO $46,903

Pitkin, CO $47,481

Poncha Springs, CO $47,159

Powderhorn, CO $47,218

Rockvale, CO $46,690

Sargents, CO $47,080

Twin Lakes, CO $48,634

Westcliffe, CO $46,716

Wetmore, CO $46,416

Durango, CO $47,350

Cahone, CO $47,233

Cortez, CO $47,198

Dolores, CO $47,310

Dove Creek, CO $47,186

Egnar, CO $47,212

Hesperus, CO $46,936

Lewis, CO $47,317

Mancos, CO $47,197

Marvel, CO $46,935

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $46,952

Pleasant View, CO $47,098

Rico, CO $47,322

Towaoc, CO $47,001

Yellow Jacket, CO $47,260

Montrose, CO $47,499

Austin, CO $47,560

Bedrock, CO $47,201

Cedaredge, CO $47,609

Cory, CO $47,549

Crawford, CO $47,414

Delta, CO $47,498

Eckert, CO $47,572

Hotchkiss, CO $47,543

Lazear, CO $47,507

Naturita, CO $47,296

Norwood, CO $47,315

Nucla, CO $47,369

Olathe, CO $47,445

Ophir, CO $47,366

Ouray, CO $47,359

Paonia, CO $47,761

Paradox, CO $47,227

Placerville, CO $47,323

Redvale, CO $47,337

Ridgway, CO $47,352

Silverton, CO $47,272

Somerset, CO $47,906

Telluride, CO $47,375

Grand Junction, CO $47,791

Platteville, CO $47,779

Roggen, CO $47,286

Weldona, CO $46,922

Wiggins, CO $47,173

Fort Morgan, CO $46,941

Log Lane Village, CO $47,094

Akron, CO $46,600

Amherst, CO $46,451

Atwood, CO $46,764

Brush, CO $46,760

Crook, CO $46,631

Eckley, CO $46,484

Fleming, CO $46,720

Grover, CO $46,683

Haxtun, CO $46,710

Hereford, CO $46,385

Hillrose, CO $46,806

Holyoke, CO $46,569

Idalia, CO $46,336

Iliff, CO $46,753

Julesburg, CO $46,565

Lindon, CO $46,401

Merino, CO $46,804

New Raymer, CO $46,794

Otis, CO $46,642

Ovid, CO $46,581

Padroni, CO $46,635

Paoli, CO $46,711

Peetz, CO $46,622

Sedgwick, CO $46,598

Snyder, CO $46,769

Sterling, CO $46,844

Stoneham, CO $46,796

Vernon, CO $46,380

Woodrow, CO $46,497

Wray, CO $46,472

Yuma, CO $46,628

Anton, CO $46,412

Arapahoe, CO $46,047

Arriba, CO $46,214

Bethune, CO $46,282

Burlington, CO $46,239

Calhan, CO $46,970

Cascade, CO $47,357

Cheyenne Wells, CO $46,114

Cope, CO $46,391

Cripple Creek, CO $47,267

Divide, CO $47,293

Flagler, CO $46,261

Florissant, CO $47,254

Fountain, CO $46,966

Genoa, CO $46,245

Green Mountain Falls, CO $47,345

Guffey, CO $47,203

Hugo, CO $45,962

Joes, CO $46,437

Karval, CO $45,695

Kirk, CO $46,398

Kit Carson, CO $46,056

Limon, CO $46,524

Lake George, CO $47,325

Manitou Springs, CO $47,357

Matheson, CO $46,490

Peyton, CO $47,192

Ramah, CO $46,189

Rush, CO $46,300

Seibert, CO $46,242

Simla, CO $46,701

Stratton, CO $46,288

U S A F Academy, CO $47,354

Victor, CO $47,246

Vona, CO $46,269

Wild Horse, CO $45,967

Woodland Park, CO $47,318

Yoder, CO $46,478

Colorado Springs, CO $47,357

Clifton, CO $47,761

Fruita, CO $47,642

Gateway, CO $47,307

Glade Park, CO $47,471

Loma, CO $47,659

Mack, CO $47,533

Palisade, CO $47,675

Whitewater, CO $47,467

Glenwood Springs, CO $48,252

Dinosaur, CO $47,454

Aspen, CO $49,155

Snowmass Village, CO $49,154

Avon, CO $48,712

Basalt, CO $48,999

Carbondale, CO $48,817

Collbran, CO $47,628

Craig, CO $47,977

De Beque, CO $47,622

Eagle, CO $48,513

Edwards, CO $48,617

Parachute, CO $47,870

Battlement Mesa, CO $47,826

Gypsum, CO $48,271

Hamilton, CO $48,182

Hayden, CO $48,046

Maybell, CO $47,514

Meeker, CO $48,186

Meredith, CO $48,838

Mesa, CO $47,604

Minturn, CO $48,564

Molina, CO $47,576

New Castle, CO $48,085

Rangely, CO $47,648

Red Cliff, CO $48,558

Rifle, CO $47,966

Silt, CO $47,946

Slater, CO $47,749

Snowmass, CO $49,055

Wolcott, CO $48,542

Woody Creek, CO $49,152

Vail, CO $48,772

Pueblo, CO $45,919

Colorado City, CO $46,234

Aguilar, CO $46,435

Arlington, CO $45,618

Avondale, CO $46,042

Beulah, CO $46,236

Boncarbo, CO $46,458

Boone, CO $46,191

Branson, CO $46,078

Campo, CO $45,907

Cheraw, CO $45,995

Crowley, CO $46,094

Eads, CO $46,028

Fort Lyon, CO $45,977

Fowler, CO $46,109

Gardner, CO $46,561

Granada, CO $46,132

Hartman, CO $46,220

Hasty, CO $46,078

Haswell, CO $45,806

Hoehne, CO $46,383

Holly, CO $46,074

Kim, CO $46,031

La Junta, CO $46,060

Lamar, CO $46,201

Las Animas, CO $46,035

La Veta, CO $46,642

Mc Clave, CO $46,086

Manzanola, CO $46,025

Model, CO $46,095

Olney Springs, CO $45,946

Ordway, CO $45,717

Pritchett, CO $46,033

Rocky Ford, CO $45,958

Rye, CO $46,304

Sheridan Lake, CO $46,046

Springfield, CO $46,127

Sugar City, CO $45,595

Swink, CO $46,014

Trinchera, CO $46,184

Trinidad, CO $46,384

Two Buttes, CO $46,125

Vilas, CO $46,118

Walsenburg, CO $46,396

Walsh, CO $46,069

Weston, CO $46,546

Wiley, CO $46,043

Alamosa, CO $46,996

Antonito, CO $46,966

Arboles, CO $47,061

Arvada, CO $48,411

Aurora, CO $48,378

Bayfield, CO $47,193

Broomfield, CO $48,624

Commerce City, CO $48,297

Dupont, CO $48,390

Eldorado Springs, CO $49,542

Lafayette, CO $49,102

Louisville, CO $49,163

Westminster, CO $48,389

Wheat Ridge, CO $48,386

Agate, CO $46,672

Bennett, CO $47,885

Byers, CO $47,313

Castle Rock, CO $47,523

Deer Trail, CO $47,001

Elbert, CO $47,223

Elizabeth, CO $47,621

Englewood, CO $48,378

Franktown, CO $47,492

Kiowa, CO $47,278

Larkspur, CO $47,369

Littleton, CO $48,330

Lone Tree, CO $48,202

Louviers, CO $48,135

Monument, CO $47,323

Palmer Lake, CO $47,327

Parker, CO $48,026

Sedalia, CO $47,547

Strasburg, CO $47,733

Watkins, CO $48,091

Denver, CO $48,373

Thornton, CO $48,410

Boulder, CO $49,781

Golden, CO $48,382

Alma, CO $48,110

Bailey, CO $48,001

Black Hawk, CO $48,866

Bond, CO $48,537

Breckenridge, CO $48,213

Buffalo Creek, CO $47,835

Burns, CO $48,225

Central City, CO $48,591

Clark, CO $47,769

Climax, CO $48,269

Coalmont, CO $47,686

Como, CO $47,523

Conifer, CO $48,126

Cowdrey, CO $47,493

Dillon, CO $48,184

Dumont, CO $48,418

Evergreen, CO $48,299

Empire, CO $48,197

Fairplay, CO $47,567

Fraser, CO $48,252

Frisco, CO $48,482

Georgetown, CO $48,161

Granby, CO $48,123

Grand Lake, CO $48,096

Grant, CO $47,754

Hartsel, CO $47,314

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $48,058

Idaho Springs, CO $48,336

Idledale, CO $48,333

Indian Hills, CO $48,308

Jamestown, CO $49,701

Jefferson, CO $47,654

Kittredge, CO $48,313

Kremmling, CO $48,054

Leadville, CO $48,210

Mc Coy, CO $48,218

Morrison, CO $48,298

Nederland, CO $49,248

Oak Creek, CO $48,132

Parshall, CO $48,339

Phippsburg, CO $48,179

Pine, CO $47,893

Pinecliffe, CO $49,480

Rand, CO $47,689

Rollinsville, CO $49,019

Shawnee, CO $47,881

Silver Plume, CO $47,957

Steamboat Springs, CO $48,042

Tabernash, CO $48,364

Toponas, CO $48,161

Walden, CO $47,618

Ward, CO $49,119

Winter Park, CO $48,426

Yampa, CO $48,227

Silverthorne, CO $48,440

Longmont, CO $48,921

Allenspark, CO $48,698

Estes Park, CO $47,967

Bellvue, CO $47,353

Berthoud, CO $47,934

Dacono, CO $48,493

Drake, CO $47,370

Erie, CO $48,710

Firestone, CO $48,372

Fort Collins, CO $47,016

Frederick, CO $48,374

Blanca, CO $46,830

Capulin, CO $47,070

Center, CO $47,032

Chama, CO $46,669

Chimney Rock, CO $47,081

Chromo, CO $46,765

Conejos, CO $46,937

Creede, CO $47,183

Crestone, CO $46,851

Del Norte, CO $47,081

Fort Garland, CO $46,724

San Luis, CO $46,534

Homelake, CO $47,037

Hooper, CO $46,881

Ignacio, CO $46,990

Jaroso, CO $46,637

La Jara, CO $47,013

Manassa, CO $46,965

Moffat, CO $46,913

Monte Vista, CO $47,065

Mosca, CO $46,821

Pagosa Springs, CO $47,077

Romeo, CO $47,103

Saguache, CO $47,075

Sanford, CO $46,840

San Pablo, CO $46,599

South Fork, CO $47,128

Villa Grove, CO $46,976

Salida, CO $47,161

Almont, CO $48,375

Buena Vista, CO $48,301

Canon City, CO $46,951

Cimarron, CO $47,267

Coal Creek, CO $46,672

Coaldale, CO $47,045

Cotopaxi, CO $46,914

Crested Butte, CO $48,629

Florence, CO $46,598

Monarch, CO $47,259

Granite, CO $47,969

Gunnison, CO $47,304

Hillside, CO $46,896

Howard, CO $47,130

Lake City, CO $47,265

Nathrop, CO $47,303

Department Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Department Lead roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Media, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Department Lead positions in Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Department Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Department Lead

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$58,093	$28.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Department 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.

$43,407

Average $48,410/year

$51,642

$3,617

Average $4,034/month

$4,304

$835

Average $931/week

$993

$21

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,642	$4,304	$993	$25
Average	$48,410	$4,034	$931	$23
25th Percentile	$43,407	$3,617	$835	$21

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