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 $42,426 for beginners, reaching about $43,497 at mid-level, and approach $45,197 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 Louisiana

How much does a Department Lead make in Louisiana? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Department Lead in Louisiana is $45,113 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,867
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,450 to $48,125
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,204

10% $36,204

50% (Median) $45,113

90% $50,867

Department Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,125	$4,010	$925	$23
Average	$45,113	$3,759	$868	$22
25th Percentile	$40,450	$3,371	$778	$19

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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): $42,426
Early Career (1-2 years): $42,674
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,497
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,485
Expert (over 8 years): $45,197

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Department Lead	less than 1 year	$42,426
Early Career Level Department Lead	1-2 years	$42,674
Mid-Level Level Department Lead	2-4 years	$43,497
Senior-Level Level Department Lead	5-8 years	$44,485
Expert Level Department Lead	over 8 years	$45,197

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:

Moreauville: $42,521
Morrow: $42,451
Newellton: $42,025

Moreauville, LA $42,521

Morrow, LA $42,451

Newellton, LA $42,025

Palmetto, LA $42,782

Pineville, LA $41,564

Plaucheville, LA $42,496

Rhinehart, LA $42,068

Ruby, LA $41,641

Saint Joseph, LA $42,065

Saint Landry, LA $42,070

Sicily Island, LA $42,082

Simmesport, LA $42,543

Trout, LA $41,846

Vidalia, LA $42,258

Waterproof, LA $42,060

Wildsville, LA $42,156

Wisner, LA $42,078

Aimwell, LA $42,007

Anacoco, LA $42,357

Atlanta, LA $42,133

Ball, LA $41,617

Belmont, LA $42,402

Bentley, LA $41,730

Boyce, LA $41,734

Calvin, LA $42,258

Campti, LA $42,327

Clarence, LA $42,377

Clarks, LA $42,100

Cloutierville, LA $42,113

Colfax, LA $41,801

Columbia, LA $41,956

Converse, LA $42,545

Dodson, LA $42,116

Dry Prong, LA $41,823

Elmer, LA $41,755

Enterprise, LA $42,000

Fisher, LA $42,422

Flatwoods, LA $41,966

Flora, LA $42,315

Florien, LA $42,311

Forest Hill, LA $41,705

Gardner, LA $41,731

Georgetown, LA $41,962

Glenmora, LA $41,828

Gorum, LA $42,129

Grayson, LA $41,961

Hineston, LA $41,967

Hornbeck, LA $42,356

Joyce, LA $42,020

Kelly, LA $41,980

Kurthwood, LA $42,329

Leesville, LA $42,330

Springfield, LA $43,872

Sun, LA $43,060

Talisheek, LA $43,187

Tangipahoa, LA $43,198

Tickfaw, LA $43,553

Varnado, LA $42,272

Lafayette, LA $42,883

Arcadia, LA $42,326

Ashland, LA $42,426

Athens, LA $42,432

Belcher, LA $43,312

Benton, LA $43,342

Bethany, LA $43,302

Bienville, LA $42,326

Blanchard, LA $43,501

Castor, LA $42,543

Cotton Valley, LA $43,040

Coushatta, LA $42,633

Cullen, LA $42,831

Doyline, LA $43,247

Dubberly, LA $42,983

Frierson, LA $43,304

Gibsland, LA $42,518

Gilliam, LA $43,174

Gloster, LA $43,210

Goldonna, LA $42,181

Grand Cane, LA $43,071

Greenwood, LA $43,361

Hall Summit, LA $42,922

Haughton, LA $43,366

Haynesville, LA $42,341

Heflin, LA $43,075

Homer, LA $42,368

Hosston, LA $43,062

Ida, LA $42,961

Jamestown, LA $42,856

Keatchie, LA $43,130

Keithville, LA $43,335

Lisbon, LA $42,136

Logansport, LA $42,892

Longstreet, LA $42,999

Elm Grove, LA $43,249

Mansfield, LA $42,942

Minden, LA $43,026

Mooringsport, LA $43,328

Oil City, LA $43,209

Pelican, LA $42,596

Plain Dealing, LA $43,050

Pleasant Hill, LA $42,479

Powhatan, LA $42,469

Princeton, LA $43,298

Ringgold, LA $43,005

Rodessa, LA $42,873

Saline, LA $42,270

Sarepta, LA $42,914

Shongaloo, LA $42,637

Sibley, LA $43,116

Springhill, LA $42,817

Stonewall, LA $43,357

Vivian, LA $43,082

Ruston, LA $42,123

Simsboro, LA $42,281

Prairieville, LA $44,685

Lacassine, LA $43,649

Leblanc, LA $43,242

Longville, LA $43,335

Merryville, LA $42,938

Mittie, LA $42,558

Oberlin, LA $42,551

Pitkin, LA $42,346

Ragley, LA $43,589

Reeves, LA $43,481

Rosepine, LA $42,574

Singer, LA $43,442

Starks, LA $43,727

Sugartown, LA $42,464

Sulphur, LA $43,852

Vinton, LA $43,881

Westlake, LA $43,948

Baker, LA $45,030

Denham Springs, LA $44,575

Gonzales, LA $44,460

Addis, LA $45,056

Albany, LA $43,885

Angola, LA $43,008

Batchelor, LA $43,261

Brittany, LA $44,456

Brusly, LA $45,040

Carville, LA $44,683

Clinton, LA $44,031

Convent, LA $43,994

Darrow, LA $44,294

Duplessis, LA $44,634

Erwinville, LA $44,819

Ethel, LA $44,312

Fordoche, LA $43,918

French Settlement, LA $44,347

Geismar, LA $44,530

Glynn, LA $44,709

Burnside, LA $44,519

Greenwell Springs, LA $44,709

Grosse Tete, LA $44,494

Hester, LA $43,816

Holden, LA $44,054

Innis, LA $42,974

Jackson, LA $44,245

Jarreau, LA $44,435

Krotz Springs, LA $43,075

Lakeland, LA $44,612

Lettsworth, LA $43,489

Livingston, LA $44,314

Livonia, LA $44,206

Lottie, LA $43,614

Maringouin, LA $44,150

Morganza, LA $43,805

New Roads, LA $44,173

Norwood, LA $43,731

Oscar, LA $44,488

Paulina, LA $43,893

Plaquemine, LA $44,653

Port Allen, LA $45,042

Hahnville, LA $44,684

Harvey, LA $45,222

Kenner, LA $45,222

Lafitte, LA $45,050

La Place, LA $44,542

Luling, LA $45,027

Lutcher, LA $43,980

Marrero, LA $45,222

Meraux, LA $45,222

Mount Airy, LA $44,124

New Sarpy, LA $44,913

Norco, LA $44,807

Paradis, LA $44,782

Pilottown, LA $42,896

Pointe A La Hache, LA $44,316

Port Sulphur, LA $44,284

Reserve, LA $44,314

Saint Bernard, LA $44,769

Saint James, LA $43,974

Saint Rose, LA $45,059

Vacherie, LA $44,026

Venice, LA $42,244

Violet, LA $45,222

Westwego, LA $45,222

New Orleans, LA $45,222

Sondheimer, LA $41,977

Summerfield, LA $42,084

Taylor, LA $42,856

Lena, LA $41,890

Pride, LA $44,652

Rosedale, LA $44,583

Rougon, LA $44,729

Saint Amant, LA $44,157

Saint Francisville, LA $43,956

Saint Gabriel, LA $44,807

Slaughter, LA $44,513

Sorrento, LA $44,179

Sunshine, LA $44,983

Tunica, LA $43,126

Ventress, LA $44,434

Wakefield, LA $43,899

Walker, LA $44,437

Watson, LA $44,720

Weyanoke, LA $43,521

White Castle, LA $44,407

Wilson, LA $43,881

Zachary, LA $44,811

Uncle Sam, LA $43,806

Baton Rouge, LA $45,065

Shreveport, LA $43,528

Barksdale Afb, LA $43,528

Bossier City, LA $43,528

Monroe, LA $42,005

Archibald, LA $41,983

Baskin, LA $41,987

Bastrop, LA $41,998

Bernice, LA $42,167

Bonita, LA $42,028

Calhoun, LA $41,994

Chatham, LA $41,977

Choudrant, LA $41,992

Collinston, LA $41,998

Crowville, LA $42,100

Delhi, LA $42,068

Delta, LA $42,194

Downsville, LA $41,997

Dubach, LA $42,238

Epps, LA $42,052

Eros, LA $41,980

Fairbanks, LA $42,005

Farmerville, LA $41,997

Forest, LA $42,215

Abbeville, LA $42,699

Arnaudville, LA $42,882

Avery Island, LA $42,855

Baldwin, LA $43,084

Basile, LA $42,681

Branch, LA $42,831

Breaux Bridge, LA $42,927

Broussard, LA $42,871

Cade, LA $42,862

Carencro, LA $42,876

Cecilia, LA $42,894

Centerville, LA $42,986

Charenton, LA $43,100

Chataignier, LA $42,683

Church Point, LA $42,824

Crowley, LA $42,777

Delcambre, LA $42,836

Duson, LA $42,855

Egan, LA $42,788

Elton, LA $42,736

Erath, LA $42,821

Estherwood, LA $42,777

Eunice, LA $42,670

Evangeline, LA $42,808

Franklin, LA $42,951

Garden City, LA $42,942

Grand Coteau, LA $42,855

Gueydan, LA $42,704

Iota, LA $42,781

Jeanerette, LA $43,010

Jennings, LA $42,970

Kaplan, LA $42,611

Lake Arthur, LA $43,301

Lawtell, LA $42,780

Leonville, LA $42,873

Loreauville, LA $43,076

Mamou, LA $42,526

Maurice, LA $42,837

Mermentau, LA $42,861

Milton, LA $42,854

Morse, LA $42,785

New Iberia, LA $42,873

Lydia, LA $42,919

Opelousas, LA $42,810

Perry, LA $42,804

Pine Prairie, LA $42,527

Port Barre, LA $42,958

Rayne, LA $42,834

Reddell, LA $42,592

Roanoke, LA $43,155

Saint Martinville, LA $42,916

Scott, LA $42,871

Sunset, LA $42,847

Turkey Creek, LA $42,021

Ville Platte, LA $42,441

Washington, LA $42,749

Welsh, LA $43,424

Youngsville, LA $42,854

Lake Charles, LA $43,946

Metairie, LA $45,222

Des Allemands, LA $44,688

Ama, LA $45,151

Arabi, LA $45,222

Barataria, LA $44,953

Belle Chasse, LA $45,062

Boothville, LA $43,131

Boutte, LA $44,906

Braithwaite, LA $45,025

Buras, LA $43,163

Chalmette, LA $45,222

Destrehan, LA $44,982

Edgard, LA $44,381

Empire, LA $43,460

Garyville, LA $44,126

Gramercy, LA $44,009

Gretna, LA $45,222

Bell City, LA $43,700

Cameron, LA $44,125

Creole, LA $43,118

Dequincy, LA $43,704

Deridder, LA $42,647

Dry Creek, LA $42,686

Elizabeth, LA $42,397

Evans, LA $42,322

Fenton, LA $43,543

Grand Chenier, LA $42,539

Grant, LA $42,440

Hackberry, LA $43,729

Hayes, LA $43,598

Iowa, LA $43,856

Kinder, LA $43,264

Thibodaux, LA $43,856

Pierre Part, LA $43,628

Amelia, LA $43,103

Belle Rose, LA $44,042

Berwick, LA $43,102

Bourg, LA $43,962

Chauvin, LA $43,387

Cut Off, LA $44,319

Donaldsonville, LA $44,260

Donner, LA $43,152

Dulac, LA $43,166

Galliano, LA $44,004

Gheens, LA $44,492

Gibson, LA $43,022

Golden Meadow, LA $43,410

Grand Isle, LA $43,402

Gray, LA $43,630

Houma, LA $43,416

Kraemer, LA $43,885

Labadieville, LA $43,270

Larose, LA $44,510

Lockport, LA $44,192

Mathews, LA $44,290

Montegut, LA $43,804

Morgan City, LA $43,236

Napoleonville, LA $43,534

Paincourtville, LA $43,936

Patterson, LA $43,013

Plattenville, LA $43,911

Raceland, LA $44,082

Schriever, LA $43,358

Theriot, LA $42,946

Hammond, LA $43,543

Abita Springs, LA $43,604

Akers, LA $44,082

Amite, LA $43,329

Angie, LA $42,376

Bogalusa, LA $42,904

Bush, LA $43,208

Covington, LA $44,078

Fluker, LA $43,234

Folsom, LA $43,382

Franklinton, LA $42,749

Greensburg, LA $43,707

Husser, LA $43,090

Independence, LA $43,572

Kentwood, LA $43,004

Lacombe, LA $43,886

Loranger, LA $43,300

Madisonville, LA $44,176

Mandeville, LA $44,267

Maurepas, LA $44,027

Mount Hermon, LA $42,434

Natalbany, LA $43,562

Pearl River, LA $43,203

Pine Grove, LA $44,166

Ponchatoula, LA $44,191

Robert, LA $43,586

Roseland, LA $43,274

Saint Benedict, LA $43,876

Slidell, LA $44,056

Spearsville, LA $42,104

Start, LA $41,994

Sterlington, LA $42,000

Swartz, LA $42,005

Tallulah, LA $42,055

Transylvania, LA $42,021

West Monroe, LA $42,005

Winnsboro, LA $42,052

Alexandria, LA $41,564

Acme, LA $42,233

Bordelonville, LA $42,379

Bunkie, LA $42,338

Center Point, LA $41,646

Chase, LA $42,051

Cheneyville, LA $41,782

Clayton, LA $42,106

Cottonport, LA $42,318

Deville, LA $41,682

Dupont, LA $42,515

Echo, LA $41,712

Effie, LA $41,767

Evergreen, LA $42,374

Ferriday, LA $42,161

Gilbert, LA $42,038

Hamburg, LA $42,372

Harrisonburg, LA $42,070

Hessmer, LA $41,839

Jena, LA $41,831

Jonesville, LA $42,097

Lebeau, LA $42,760

Lecompte, LA $41,626

Libuse, LA $41,567

Mansura, LA $42,102

Marksville, LA $42,089

Melville, LA $43,197

Monterey, LA $42,239

Longleaf, LA $41,810

Many, LA $42,326

Marthaville, LA $42,368

Melrose, LA $42,131

Montgomery, LA $42,213

Mora, LA $42,081

Natchez, LA $42,250

Natchitoches, LA $42,351

Fort Polk, LA $42,507

Negreet, LA $42,324

New Llano, LA $42,498

Noble, LA $42,406

Oakdale, LA $42,398

Olla, LA $42,005

Otis, LA $41,800

Pollock, LA $41,758

Provencal, LA $42,206

Robeline, LA $42,292

Saint Maurice, LA $42,239

Sieper, LA $41,852

Sikes, LA $41,981

Simpson, LA $42,160

Slagle, LA $42,329

Tioga, LA $41,587

Tullos, LA $41,994

Urania, LA $42,126

Winnfield, LA $42,155

Woodworth, LA $41,604

Zwolle, LA $42,363

Fort Necessity, LA $41,974

Grambling, LA $42,386

Hodge, LA $42,371

Jigger, LA $42,055

Jones, LA $41,975

Jonesboro, LA $42,239

Kilbourne, LA $42,087

Lake Providence, LA $42,087

Lillie, LA $42,119

Mangham, LA $41,974

Marion, LA $41,998

Mer Rouge, LA $42,003

Oak Grove, LA $42,096

Oak Ridge, LA $41,995

Pioneer, LA $42,055

Quitman, LA $42,256

Rayville, LA $41,988

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	$54,135	$26.0	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.

$40,450

Average $45,113/year

$48,125

$3,371

Average $3,759/month

$4,010

$778

Average $868/week

$925

$19

Average $22/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,125	$4,010	$925	$23
Average	$45,113	$3,759	$868	$22
25th Percentile	$40,450	$3,371	$778	$19

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