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 $43,944 for beginners, reaching about $45,053 at mid-level, and approach $46,813 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 Michigan

How much does a Department Lead make in Michigan? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Department Lead in Michigan is $46,726 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): $52,685
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,896 to $49,845
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,499

10% $37,499

50% (Median) $46,726

90% $52,685

Department Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,845	$4,154	$959	$24
Average	$46,726	$3,894	$899	$22
25th Percentile	$41,896	$3,491	$806	$20

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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): $43,944
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,200
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,053
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,076
Expert (over 8 years): $46,813

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Department Lead	less than 1 year	$43,944
Early Career Level Department Lead	1-2 years	$44,200
Mid-Level Level Department Lead	2-4 years	$45,053
Senior-Level Level Department Lead	5-8 years	$46,076
Expert Level Department Lead	over 8 years	$46,813

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:

Davison: $45,046
Decker: $44,506
Deckerville: $44,343

Davison, MI $45,046

Decker, MI $44,506

Deckerville, MI $44,343

Dryden, MI $45,718

Durand, MI $45,346

Fenton, MI $45,680

Filion, MI $44,314

Flushing, MI $44,893

Forestville, MI $44,406

Fostoria, MI $44,719

Gaines, MI $45,311

Genesee, MI $44,922

Goodrich, MI $45,124

Grand Blanc, MI $45,037

Hadley, MI $45,211

Harbor Beach, MI $44,342

Holly, MI $45,647

Imlay City, MI $45,185

Kinde, MI $44,310

Lapeer, MI $44,976

Lennon, MI $45,071

Lexington, MI $44,684

Linden, MI $45,242

Marlette, MI $44,645

Melvin, MI $44,830

Metamora, MI $45,418

Minden City, MI $44,317

Montrose, MI $44,623

Mount Morris, MI $44,855

New Lothrop, MI $44,796

North Branch, MI $44,815

Ortonville, MI $45,746

Otisville, MI $44,884

Otter Lake, MI $44,769

Palms, MI $44,310

Peck, MI $44,627

Port Austin, MI $44,321

Port Hope, MI $44,304

Port Sanilac, MI $44,426

Ruth, MI $44,315

Sandusky, MI $44,493

Snover, MI $44,466

Swartz Creek, MI $45,036

Ubly, MI $44,392

Vernon, MI $45,282

Flint, MI $45,070

Burton, MI $45,081

Mikado, MI $44,228

Haslett, MI $45,828

Henderson, MI $44,934

Holt, MI $45,881

Howell, MI $46,222

Hubbardston, MI $45,128

Ionia, MI $45,231

Ithaca, MI $44,742

Laingsburg, MI $45,695

Lake Odessa, MI $45,328

Lakeview, MI $44,823

Lyons, MI $45,380

Mcbrides, MI $44,888

Maple Rapids, MI $45,240

Mason, MI $45,803

Middleton, MI $44,993

Morrice, MI $45,585

Muir, MI $45,200

Mulliken, MI $45,618

North Star, MI $44,807

Orleans, MI $45,134

Ovid, MI $45,478

Owosso, MI $45,266

Palo, MI $45,084

Perrinton, MI $45,096

Perry, MI $45,676

Pewamo, MI $45,379

Pompeii, MI $45,001

Portland, MI $45,487

Potterville, MI $45,799

Riverdale, MI $44,616

Rosebush, MI $44,449

Saint Johns, MI $45,499

Saint Louis, MI $44,611

Shepherd, MI $44,579

Sheridan, MI $45,000

Sidney, MI $44,995

Six Lakes, MI $44,762

Smyrna, MI $45,196

Stanton, MI $44,872

Sumner, MI $44,738

Sunfield, MI $45,535

Vestaburg, MI $44,674

Webberville, MI $45,756

Weidman, MI $44,489

Westphalia, MI $45,563

Williamston, MI $45,756

Winn, MI $44,638

Woodland, MI $45,376

Lansing, MI $45,930

Kalamazoo, MI $45,691

Portage, MI $45,632

Allegan, MI $45,120

Athens, MI $45,983

Augusta, MI $46,280

Bangor, MI $45,254

Battle Creek, MI $46,446

Bedford, MI $46,445

Bellevue, MI $46,156

Benton Harbor, MI $45,763

Bloomingdale, MI $45,014

Breedsville, MI $45,142

Bronson, MI $45,006

Burlington, MI $46,105

Burr Oak, MI $45,184

Cassopolis, MI $45,239

Centreville, MI $45,270

Ceresco, MI $46,304

Climax, MI $46,227

Cloverdale, MI $45,483

Coldwater, MI $45,229

Coloma, MI $45,630

Hagar Shores, MI $45,680

Colon, MI $45,427

Comstock, MI $45,846

Constantine, MI $45,337

Covert, MI $45,467

Decatur, MI $45,182

Marshall, MI $46,133

Martin, MI $45,335

Mattawan, MI $45,200

Mendon, MI $45,403

Nashville, MI $45,797

Nazareth, MI $45,770

Nottawa, MI $45,271

Olivet, MI $45,883

Oshtemo, MI $45,406

Otsego, MI $45,228

Paw Paw, MI $45,149

Plainwell, MI $45,494

Quincy, MI $45,239

Richland, MI $45,961

Riverside, MI $45,697

Saint Joseph, MI $45,691

Schoolcraft, MI $45,262

Scotts, MI $45,931

Delton, MI $45,808

Sherwood, MI $45,601

Dowagiac, MI $45,213

Dowling, MI $46,073

East Leroy, MI $46,202

Fulton, MI $45,980

Galesburg, MI $46,116

Gobles, MI $45,079

Grand Junction, MI $45,084

Hartford, MI $45,485

Hastings, MI $45,469

Hickory Corners, MI $46,058

Jones, MI $45,382

Kendall, MI $45,095

Lacota, MI $45,102

Lawrence, MI $45,258

Lawton, MI $45,164

Leonidas, MI $45,620

South Haven, MI $45,145

Sturgis, MI $45,211

Tekonsha, MI $45,897

Three Rivers, MI $45,269

Union City, MI $45,780

Vandalia, MI $45,308

Vermontville, MI $45,575

Vicksburg, MI $45,654

Watervliet, MI $45,580

White Pigeon, MI $45,395

Baroda, MI $45,341

Berrien Center, MI $45,144

Berrien Springs, MI $45,295

Bridgman, MI $45,325

Buchanan, MI $44,737

Eau Claire, MI $45,545

Edwardsburg, MI $45,391

Galien, MI $44,735

Harbert, MI $45,215

Lakeside, MI $45,255

New Buffalo, MI $45,354

New Troy, MI $45,091

Niles, MI $44,578

Sawyer, MI $45,175

Sodus, MI $45,660

Stevensville, MI $45,537

Three Oaks, MI $45,040

Union Pier, MI $45,260

Union, MI $45,632

Jackson, MI $45,714

Addison, MI $45,405

Adrian, MI $45,824

Albion, MI $45,731

Allen, MI $45,210

Blissfield, MI $45,782

Britton, MI $46,447

Brooklyn, MI $46,094

Camden, MI $44,848

Cement City, MI $45,700

Clarklake, MI $45,749

Clayton, MI $45,638

Clinton, MI $46,753

Concord, MI $45,560

Deerfield, MI $45,987

Frontier, MI $44,867

Grass Lake, MI $46,328

Hanover, MI $45,293

Hillsdale, MI $45,025

Homer, MI $45,780

Horton, MI $45,293

Hudson, MI $45,198

Jasper, MI $45,703

Jerome, MI $45,314

Jonesville, MI $45,220

Leslie, MI $45,764

Litchfield, MI $45,590

Manitou Beach, MI $45,724

Michigan Center, MI $45,879

Montgomery, MI $44,856

Morenci, MI $45,486

Moscow, MI $45,162

Mosherville, MI $45,455

Saint Clair, MI $45,647

Saint Clair Shores, MI $47,272

Warren, MI $47,240

Munith, MI $45,874

Napoleon, MI $46,098

Washington, MI $46,607

Ray, MI $46,482

Yale, MI $45,054

Allen Park, MI $47,360

Ann Arbor, MI $47,444

Azalia, MI $46,529

Belleville, MI $47,047

Brighton, MI $46,551

Bridgewater, MI $47,166

Carleton, MI $46,388

Chelsea, MI $46,830

Dearborn, MI $47,450

Melvindale, MI $47,447

Dearborn Heights, MI $47,278

Dexter, MI $47,116

Dundee, MI $46,208

Erie, MI $45,739

Flat Rock, MI $46,753

Garden City, MI $47,138

Gregory, MI $46,259

Grosse Ile, MI $47,047

Hamburg, MI $46,999

Ida, MI $45,850

Inkster, MI $47,173

Lakeland, MI $46,921

Lambertville, MI $45,740

La Salle, MI $45,765

Lincoln Park, MI $47,376

Livonia, MI $47,056

Luna Pier, MI $45,739

Manchester, MI $46,773

Maybee, MI $46,485

Milan, MI $47,033

Monroe, MI $45,905

New Boston, MI $46,690

New Hudson, MI $46,832

Newport, MI $46,155

Northville, MI $46,935

Pinckney, MI $46,701

Plymouth, MI $47,128

Rockwood, MI $46,733

Romulus, MI $46,950

Salem, MI $47,131

Saline, MI $47,216

Samaria, MI $45,739

South Lyon, MI $47,069

South Rockwood, MI $46,477

Taylor, MI $47,176

Temperance, MI $45,738

Trenton, MI $46,973

Wayne, MI $46,983

Westland, MI $47,043

Canton, MI $47,078

Whitmore Lake, MI $47,195

Whittaker, MI $47,172

Willis, MI $47,051

Wyandotte, MI $47,319

Riverview, MI $47,133

Lake Linden, MI $44,386

Southgate, MI $47,234

Ypsilanti, MI $47,450

Detroit, MI $47,452

Highland Park, MI $47,451

Marcellus, MI $45,229

Shaftsburg, MI $45,722

Davisburg, MI $45,972

Hamtramck, MI $47,451

River Rouge, MI $47,449

Ferndale, MI $47,409

Harper Woods, MI $47,384

Ecorse, MI $47,446

Grosse Pointe, MI $47,449

Oak Park, MI $47,333

Redford, MI $47,269

Bloomfield Hills, MI $46,982

Rochester, MI $46,623

Sterling Heights, MI $47,109

Utica, MI $46,790

Keego Harbor, MI $46,712

Auburn Hills, MI $46,697

West Bloomfield, MI $46,814

Waterford, MI $46,527

Drayton Plains, MI $46,409

Farmington, MI $46,837

Pontiac, MI $46,607

Clarkston, MI $46,223

Lanse, MI $44,386

Marenisco, MI $44,306

Mass City, MI $44,325

Mohawk, MI $44,330

Nisula, MI $44,286

Ontonagon, MI $44,331

Painesdale, MI $44,429

Pelkie, MI $44,355

Ramsay, MI $44,554

Rockland, MI $44,326

Sidnaw, MI $44,282

Skanee, MI $44,308

South Range, MI $44,490

Stambaugh, MI $44,574

Toivola, MI $44,298

Trout Creek, MI $44,270

Wakefield, MI $44,377

Watersmeet, MI $44,379

Watton, MI $44,304

White Pine, MI $44,378

Algonac, MI $46,391

Allenton, MI $45,951

Almont, MI $45,801

Anchorville, MI $46,450

Armada, MI $46,193

Avoca, MI $45,147

Troy, MI $47,043

Birmingham, MI $47,080

Capac, MI $45,345

Center Line, MI $47,373

Clawson, MI $47,167

Eastpointe, MI $47,343

Emmett, MI $45,338

Fair Haven, MI $46,371

Franklin, MI $47,065

Fraser, MI $47,146

Goodells, MI $45,514

Harsens Island, MI $46,566

Hazel Park, MI $47,427

Jeddo, MI $44,968

Southfield, MI $47,147

Clinton Township, MI $47,051

Marine City, MI $46,221

Marysville, MI $45,529

Memphis, MI $45,596

Macomb, MI $46,709

Mount Clemens, MI $46,927

Harrison Township, MI $46,878

New Baltimore, MI $46,602

New Haven, MI $46,455

North Street, MI $45,217

East China, MI $46,019

Fort Gratiot, MI $45,086

Port Huron, MI $45,361

Richmond, MI $46,127

Columbus, MI $45,996

Casco, MI $46,233

Romeo, MI $46,262

Roseville, MI $47,221

Royal Oak, MI $47,314

Pleasant Ridge, MI $47,362

Huntington Woods, MI $47,308

Madison Heights, MI $47,286

Saginaw, MI $44,468

Alger, MI $44,289

Auburn, MI $44,452

Beaverton, MI $44,418

Bentley, MI $44,340

Brant, MI $44,666

Breckenridge, MI $44,608

Chesaning, MI $44,598

Clare, MI $44,403

Coleman, MI $44,435

Comins, MI $44,118

Edenville, MI $44,473

Fairview, MI $44,182

Farwell, MI $44,371

Freeland, MI $44,460

Gladwin, MI $44,324

Harrison, MI $44,296

Hemlock, MI $44,478

Higgins Lake, MI $44,355

Hope, MI $44,362

Houghton Lake, MI $44,294

Houghton Lake Heights, MI $44,400

Kawkawlin, MI $44,422

Lake, MI $44,345

Lake George, MI $44,347

Linwood, MI $44,400

Lupton, MI $44,232

Luzerne, MI $44,130

Merrill, MI $44,520

Midland, MI $44,473

North Adams, MI $45,183

Marne, MI $45,280

Mears, MI $44,405

Montague, MI $44,266

Muskegon, MI $44,088

New Era, MI $44,325

Nunica, MI $44,353

Pentwater, MI $44,430

Pullman, MI $44,965

Ravenna, MI $44,518

Rothbury, MI $44,323

Saugatuck, MI $44,874

Scottville, MI $44,411

Shelby, MI $44,367

Spring Lake, MI $44,121

Twin Lake, MI $44,216

Walhalla, MI $44,479

Walkerville, MI $44,396

West Olive, MI $44,591

Whitehall, MI $44,183

Sylvan Beach, MI $44,181

Zeeland, MI $45,077

Grand Rapids, MI $45,364

Wyoming, MI $45,363

Saranac, MI $45,233

Mio, MI $44,177

Oakley, MI $44,834

Pinconning, MI $44,376

Prudenville, MI $44,278

Rhodes, MI $44,359

Roscommon, MI $44,212

Rose City, MI $44,203

Saint Charles, MI $44,507

Saint Helen, MI $44,219

Sanford, MI $44,451

Standish, MI $44,385

Sterling, MI $44,333

West Branch, MI $44,247

Wheeler, MI $44,593

Akron, MI $44,419

Au Gres, MI $44,363

Barton City, MI $44,165

Bay City, MI $44,456

University Center, MI $44,461

Bay Port, MI $44,369

Black River, MI $44,223

Bridgeport, MI $44,467

Caro, MI $44,408

Carrollton, MI $44,468

Caseville, MI $44,368

Cass City, MI $44,455

Clifford, MI $44,700

Curran, MI $44,100

Deford, MI $44,508

East Tawas, MI $44,293

Elkton, MI $44,377

Essexville, MI $44,438

Fairgrove, MI $44,430

Frankenmuth, MI $44,465

Gagetown, MI $44,419

Gilford, MI $44,437

Glennie, MI $44,192

Greenbush, MI $44,312

Hale, MI $44,257

Harrisville, MI $44,263

Kingston, MI $44,569

Lincoln, MI $44,242

Long Lake, MI $44,228

Mayville, MI $44,625

Berkley, MI $47,243

Smiths Creek, MI $45,443

Cadillac, MI $44,352

Acme, MI $44,310

Alba, MI $44,258

Alden, MI $44,258

Arcadia, MI $44,329

Bear Lake, MI $44,331

Bellaire, MI $44,268

Benzonia, MI $44,349

Beulah, MI $44,354

Boon, MI $44,296

Brethren, MI $44,305

Buckley, MI $44,316

Cedar, MI $44,322

Central Lake, MI $44,274

Chase, MI $44,360

Copemish, MI $44,293

Eastlake, MI $44,475

Eastport, MI $44,315

Elberta, MI $44,443

Elk Rapids, MI $44,382

Empire, MI $44,301

Evart, MI $44,357

Falmouth, MI $44,228

Fife Lake, MI $44,238

Filer City, MI $44,471

Frankfort, MI $44,372

Glen Arbor, MI $44,323

Grawn, MI $44,364

Harrietta, MI $44,270

Hersey, MI $44,435

Honor, MI $44,305

Idlewild, MI $44,410

Interlochen, MI $44,363

Irons, MI $44,310

Kaleva, MI $44,337

Kalkaska, MI $44,224

Kewadin, MI $44,301

Kingsley, MI $44,312

Lake Ann, MI $44,369

Lake City, MI $44,261

Lake Leelanau, MI $44,329

Leland, MI $44,349

Leroy, MI $44,319

Luther, MI $44,288

Trout Lake, MI $44,233

Vanderbilt, MI $44,163

Walloon Lake, MI $44,316

Waters, MI $44,195

Wolverine, MI $44,199

Iron Mountain, MI $44,473

Kingsford, MI $44,582

Allouez, MI $44,359

Au Train, MI $44,395

Bark River, MI $44,390

Big Bay, MI $44,304

Carney, MI $44,358

Champion, MI $44,358

Channing, MI $44,329

Chatham, MI $44,392

Cooks, MI $44,323

Cornell, MI $44,343

Arnold, MI $44,349

Curtis, MI $44,310

Daggett, MI $44,361

Deerton, MI $44,349

Eben Junction, MI $44,398

Rumely, MI $44,369

Engadine, MI $44,289

Escanaba, MI $44,495

Felch, MI $44,348

Little Lake, MI $44,416

Foster City, MI $44,348

Garden, MI $44,334

Germfask, MI $44,312

Gladstone, MI $44,475

Gould City, MI $44,255

Grand Marais, MI $44,275

Gulliver, MI $44,270

Gwinn, MI $44,446

Harris, MI $44,339

Hermansville, MI $44,390

Ingalls, MI $44,472

Ishpeming, MI $44,456

Loretto, MI $44,546

Mc Millan, MI $44,301

Manistique, MI $44,347

Marquette, MI $44,515

Menominee, MI $44,625

Michigamme, MI $44,321

Munising, MI $44,414

Nadeau, MI $44,492

Nahma, MI $44,396

National Mine, MI $44,460

Negaunee, MI $44,457

Newberry, MI $44,284

Norway, MI $44,457

Palmer, MI $44,443

Perkins, MI $44,373

Perronville, MI $44,251

Powers, MI $44,398

Quinnesec, MI $44,532

Ralph, MI $44,249

Rapid River, MI $44,346

Republic, MI $44,351

Rock, MI $44,347

Sagola, MI $44,363

Seney, MI $44,193

Shingleton, MI $44,279

Skandia, MI $44,412

Spalding, MI $44,458

Stephenson, MI $44,428

Trenary, MI $44,367

Vulcan, MI $44,381

Wallace, MI $44,505

Wells, MI $44,550

Wetmore, MI $44,313

Wilson, MI $44,403

Ahmeek, MI $44,516

Alpha, MI $44,505

Amasa, MI $44,281

Atlantic Mine, MI $44,405

Baraga, MI $44,409

Bergland, MI $44,343

Bessemer, MI $44,467

Bruce Crossing, MI $44,327

Calumet, MI $44,458

Caspian, MI $44,574

Chassell, MI $44,404

Copper City, MI $44,468

Copper Harbor, MI $44,315

Covington, MI $44,270

Crystal Falls, MI $44,383

Dodgeville, MI $44,546

Dollar Bay, MI $44,511

Ewen, MI $44,312

Gaastra, MI $44,436

Greenland, MI $44,354

Hancock, MI $44,475

Houghton, MI $44,518

Hubbell, MI $44,542

Iron River, MI $44,395

Ironwood, MI $44,446

Kearsarge, MI $44,482

Norvell, MI $46,291

Onondaga, MI $45,710

Onsted, MI $46,016

Osseo, MI $44,969

Ottawa Lake, MI $45,716

Palmyra, MI $45,881

Parma, MI $45,596

Petersburg, MI $45,862

Pittsford, MI $45,043

Pleasant Lake, MI $45,805

Reading, MI $44,978

Riga, MI $45,743

Rives Junction, MI $45,726

Sand Creek, MI $45,685

Somerset, MI $45,398

Somerset Center, MI $45,373

Spring Arbor, MI $45,453

Springport, MI $45,669

Stockbridge, MI $45,896

Tecumseh, MI $46,456

Tipton, MI $46,268

Waldron, MI $44,994

Weston, MI $45,676

Ada, MI $45,330

Alto, MI $45,278

Bailey, MI $44,726

Baldwin, MI $44,395

Barryton, MI $44,464

Belmont, MI $45,327

Big Rapids, MI $44,606

Bitely, MI $44,408

Blanchard, MI $44,602

Bradley, MI $45,271

Brohman, MI $44,445

Burnips, MI $45,205

Byron Center, MI $45,290

Caledonia, MI $45,296

Cannonsburg, MI $45,293

Casnovia, MI $44,906

Cedar Springs, MI $45,120

Chippewa Lake, MI $44,563

Mancelona, MI $44,219

Manistee, MI $44,386

Manton, MI $44,289

Maple City, MI $44,312

Marion, MI $44,281

Mayfield, MI $44,311

Merritt, MI $44,192

Mesick, MI $44,310

Northport, MI $44,305

Old Mission, MI $44,394

Omena, MI $44,322

Onekama, MI $44,385

Rapid City, MI $44,291

Reed City, MI $44,416

Sears, MI $44,344

South Boardman, MI $44,255

Suttons Bay, MI $44,337

Thompsonville, MI $44,303

Traverse City, MI $44,401

Tustin, MI $44,303

Wellston, MI $44,307

Williamsburg, MI $44,300

Mackinaw City, MI $44,309

Afton, MI $44,187

Alanson, MI $44,293

Alpena, MI $44,299

Atlanta, MI $44,148

Barbeau, MI $44,267

Bay Shore, MI $44,308

Boyne City, MI $44,292

Boyne Falls, MI $44,205

Brimley, MI $44,302

Brutus, MI $44,261

Burt Lake, MI $44,306

Carp Lake, MI $44,251

Cedarville, MI $44,278

Charlevoix, MI $44,311

Cheboygan, MI $44,279

Conway, MI $44,338

Cross Village, MI $44,307

Dafter, MI $44,297

De Tour Village, MI $44,262

Drummond Island, MI $44,238

East Jordan, MI $44,265

Eckerman, MI $44,208

Ellsworth, MI $44,270

Elmira, MI $44,187

Frederic, MI $44,124

Gaylord, MI $44,211

Goetzville, MI $44,242

Good Hart, MI $44,306

Grayling, MI $44,137

Harbor Springs, MI $44,296

Hawks, MI $44,173

Herron, MI $44,219

Hessel, MI $44,263

Hillman, MI $44,176

Hubbard Lake, MI $44,206

Hulbert, MI $44,215

Indian River, MI $44,270

Johannesburg, MI $44,107

Tower, MI $44,199

Comstock Park, MI $45,342

Kinross, MI $44,302

Lachine, MI $44,182

Levering, MI $44,250

Lewiston, MI $44,114

Mackinac Island, MI $44,352

Millersburg, MI $44,187

Moran, MI $44,231

Mullett Lake, MI $44,280

Naubinway, MI $44,226

Oden, MI $44,427

Onaway, MI $44,197

Ossineke, MI $44,273

Paradise, MI $44,230

Pellston, MI $44,264

Petoskey, MI $44,312

Pickford, MI $44,289

Pointe Aux Pins, MI $44,173

Posen, MI $44,204

Presque Isle, MI $44,254

Rogers City, MI $44,249

Rudyard, MI $44,250

Saint Ignace, MI $44,320

Beaver Island, MI $44,254

Sault Sainte Marie, MI $44,381

Kincheloe, MI $44,587

Topinabee, MI $44,364

Macatawa, MI $44,767

Coral, MI $44,932

Dorr, MI $45,224

Freeport, MI $45,304

Gowen, MI $45,040

Grant, MI $44,683

Hopkins, MI $45,217

Howard City, MI $44,870

Kent City, MI $45,007

Lowell, MI $45,263

Mecosta, MI $44,609

Middleville, MI $45,305

Moline, MI $45,268

Morley, MI $44,711

Newaygo, MI $44,720

Paris, MI $44,473

Pierson, MI $44,973

Remus, MI $44,547

Rockford, MI $45,244

Rodney, MI $44,544

Sand Lake, MI $45,017

Shelbyville, MI $45,327

Sparta, MI $45,215

Stanwood, MI $44,676

Trufant, MI $44,982

Wayland, MI $45,264

White Cloud, MI $44,568

Allendale, MI $45,063

Branch, MI $44,330

Conklin, MI $45,029

Coopersville, MI $44,917

Custer, MI $44,379

Douglas, MI $44,866

Fennville, MI $44,979

Ferrysburg, MI $44,126

Fountain, MI $44,379

Free Soil, MI $44,319

Fremont, MI $44,496

Fruitport, MI $44,157

Glenn, MI $44,920

Grand Haven, MI $44,374

Grandville, MI $45,338

Hamilton, MI $45,074

Hart, MI $44,418

Hesperia, MI $44,439

Holland, MI $44,900

Holton, MI $44,340

Hudsonville, MI $45,225

Jamestown, MI $45,249

Jenison, MI $45,307

Lamont, MI $45,175

Ludington, MI $44,452

Mc Bain, MI $44,290

Hartland, MI $46,168

Highland, MI $46,152

Lake Orion, MI $46,429

Oakland, MI $46,471

Lakeville, MI $46,242

Leonard, MI $46,141

Oxford, MI $46,093

Novi, MI $46,803

Milford, MI $46,514

Commerce Township, MI $46,481

White Lake, MI $46,214

Union Lake, MI $46,548

Walled Lake, MI $46,618

Wixom, MI $46,677

Applegate, MI $44,472

Argyle, MI $44,457

Atlas, MI $45,098

Attica, MI $45,058

Bad Axe, MI $44,395

Bancroft, MI $45,496

Birch Run, MI $44,500

Brown City, MI $44,715

Burt, MI $44,479

Byron, MI $45,551

Carsonville, MI $44,357

Clio, MI $44,721

Columbiaville, MI $44,922

Croswell, MI $44,661

Millington, MI $44,631

Munger, MI $44,460

National City, MI $44,273

Omer, MI $44,331

Oscoda, MI $44,307

Owendale, MI $44,415

Pigeon, MI $44,424

Prescott, MI $44,295

Reese, MI $44,459

Richville, MI $44,462

Sebewaing, MI $44,433

Silverwood, MI $44,684

South Branch, MI $44,181

Spruce, MI $44,224

Tawas City, MI $44,300

Turner, MI $44,265

Twining, MI $44,302

Unionville, MI $44,400

Vassar, MI $44,532

Whittemore, MI $44,266

Alma, MI $44,715

Mount Pleasant, MI $44,746

Okemos, MI $45,862

Ashley, MI $44,940

Bannister, MI $44,956

Bath, MI $45,837

Belding, MI $45,182

Carson City, MI $44,985

Cedar Lake, MI $44,685

Charlotte, MI $45,707

Clarksville, MI $45,271

Cohoctah, MI $45,597

Corunna, MI $45,055

Crystal, MI $44,786

Dansville, MI $45,799

Dewitt, MI $45,810

Dimondale, MI $45,853

Eagle, MI $45,729

East Lansing, MI $45,910

Eaton Rapids, MI $45,733

Edmore, MI $44,710

Elm Hall, MI $44,642

Elsie, MI $45,156

Elwell, MI $44,588

Eureka, MI $45,216

Fenwick, MI $45,063

Fowler, MI $45,406

Fowlerville, MI $45,754

Grand Ledge, MI $45,783

Greenville, MI $45,086

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	$56,071	$27.0	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.

$41,896

Average $46,726/year

$49,845

$3,491

Average $3,894/month

$4,154

$806

Average $899/week

$959

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,845	$4,154	$959	$24
Average	$46,726	$3,894	$899	$22
25th Percentile	$41,896	$3,491	$806	$20

Find Your Next Department Lead Job

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Meijer | Livonia, MI

Produce Department Lead

Meijer | Livonia, MI

West 7 Mile Rd-Livonia, MI Full time R000700902 As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career ... more

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Lakeside Surfaces Inc. | Muskegon, MI

CNC Department Lead

Lakeside Surfaces Inc. | Muskegon, MI

At Lakeside Surfaces, we don't just fabricate countertops - we craft precision, elevate spaces, and build careers. We're searching for a CNC Department Lea... more

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The Kroger Company | Hazel Park, MI

e-COMMERCE/DEPARTMENT LEAD

The Kroger Company | Hazel Park, MI

The Kroger Company - 23101 John R Road - Responsibilities: Assist store e-Commerce manager in daily operations. Supervise staffing and scheduling for e-com... more

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The Kroger Company | Dearborn, MI

e-COMMERCE/DEPARTMENT LEAD

The Kroger Company | Dearborn, MI

The Kroger Company - 15255 Michigan Avenue - Responsibilities: Assist store e-Commerce manager daily operations. Manage intake of customer orders and distr... more

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The Kroger Company | Commerce Charter Township, MI

e-COMMERCE/DEPARTMENT LEAD

The Kroger Company | Commerce Charter Township, MI

The Kroger Company - 47060 West Pontiac Trail - Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day operation of the store's e-Commerce department. Meet customer expectat... more

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Meijer, Inc. | Ada, MI

Overnight Stocking Department Lead

Meijer, Inc. | Ada, MI

Meijer, Inc. Responsibilities: Provide direction related to operations, processes, and conditions of their area. Plan, guide, and empower team members in t... more

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