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

The Chemicals industry offers the highest average compensation for GIS Lead roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A GIS Lead's salary?

A GIS Lead's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,212 for beginners, reaching about $72,183 at mid-level, and approach $74,285 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a GIS Lead?

GIS Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for GIS Lead roles are District of Columbia $81,412, California $81,103, Massachusetts $80,022. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of GIS Lead roles make?

Salaries for GIS Lead level roles vary by specialization: GIS Manager: $123,228; GIS Technician/Analyst IV: $116,390; GIS Data/Insights Analyst, Specialist: $116,340; GIS Analyst IV: $116,334; GIS Technician: $91,335.

GIS Lead Salary in Colorado

How much does a GIS Lead make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a GIS Lead in Colorado is $75,022 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,695
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,880 to $81,656
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,287

10% $63,287

50% (Median) $75,022

90% $87,695

GIS Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,656	$6,805	$1,570	$39
Average	$75,022	$6,252	$1,443	$36
25th Percentile	$68,880	$5,740	$1,325	$33

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Key Factors That Influence GIS Lead Salaries

A GIS 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 GIS Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a GIS 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): $71,212
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,503
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,183
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,960
Expert (over 8 years): $74,285

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level GIS Lead	less than 1 year	$71,212
Early Career Level GIS Lead	1-2 years	$71,503
Mid-Level Level GIS Lead	2-4 years	$72,183
Senior-Level Level GIS Lead	5-8 years	$72,960
Expert Level GIS Lead	over 8 years	$74,285

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

District of Columbia: $81,412.
California: $81,103.
Massachusetts: $80,022.

District of Columbia $81,412 California $81,103 Massachusetts $80,022 Washington $79,728 New Jersey $79,699 Alaska $79,596 Connecticut $78,581 New York $78,170

Hawaii $76,853 Rhode Island $76,236 Maryland $75,817 Minnesota $75,243 Colorado $75,022 Illinois $74,949 Oregon $74,670 Delaware $74,464

New Hampshire $74,334 Virginia $74,045 Pennsylvania $73,199 Nevada $72,772 North Dakota $72,633 Michigan $72,412 Wisconsin $72,331 Vermont $72,169

Texas $71,721 Maine $71,692 Arizona $71,647 Ohio $71,596 Georgia $70,919 Indiana $70,581 Wyoming $70,515 Utah $70,412

Iowa $70,368 Kansas $70,015 Louisiana $69,912 North Carolina $69,875 Missouri $69,861 Florida $69,574 Montana $69,419 Nebraska $69,272

Kentucky $69,192 South Carolina $68,897 Tennessee $68,714 Idaho $68,640 New Mexico $68,103 Oklahoma $67,986 Alabama $67,552 South Dakota $66,824

Arkansas $66,427 West Virginia $66,214 Mississippi $65,574

Top Paying Cities for GIS 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: $73,553
Hygiene: $76,110
Johnstown: $73,717

Glen Haven, CO $73,553

Hygiene, CO $76,110

Johnstown, CO $73,717

Laporte, CO $72,900

Livermore, CO $72,664

Loveland, CO $73,487

Lyons, CO $75,976

Masonville, CO $72,947

Mead, CO $74,555

Milliken, CO $73,615

Niwot, CO $76,707

Red Feather Lakes, CO $72,864

Severance, CO $73,005

Timnath, CO $72,911

Wellington, CO $72,503

Windsor, CO $73,016

Brighton, CO $74,825

Ault, CO $72,877

Briggsdale, CO $72,897

Carr, CO $71,643

Eastlake, CO $75,020

Eaton, CO $73,107

Evans, CO $73,479

Fort Lupton, CO $74,612

Galeton, CO $73,114

Gilcrest, CO $73,881

Gill, CO $73,234

Greeley, CO $73,298

Henderson, CO $74,942

Hudson, CO $74,367

Keenesburg, CO $74,008

Kersey, CO $73,243

La Salle, CO $73,753

Lucerne, CO $73,220

Nunn, CO $72,645

Orchard, CO $72,888

Pierce, CO $72,923

Ohio City, CO $73,673

Parlin, CO $73,327

Penrose, CO $72,686

Pitkin, CO $73,582

Poncha Springs, CO $73,083

Powderhorn, CO $73,174

Rockvale, CO $72,356

Sargents, CO $72,960

Twin Lakes, CO $75,370

Westcliffe, CO $72,397

Wetmore, CO $71,931

Durango, CO $73,379

Cahone, CO $73,198

Cortez, CO $73,143

Dolores, CO $73,317

Dove Creek, CO $73,125

Egnar, CO $73,166

Hesperus, CO $72,738

Lewis, CO $73,328

Mancos, CO $73,142

Marvel, CO $72,736

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $72,763

Pleasant View, CO $72,988

Rico, CO $73,335

Towaoc, CO $72,838

Yellow Jacket, CO $73,240

Montrose, CO $73,609

Austin, CO $73,705

Bedrock, CO $73,147

Cedaredge, CO $73,780

Cory, CO $73,687

Crawford, CO $73,478

Delta, CO $73,608

Eckert, CO $73,723

Hotchkiss, CO $73,678

Lazear, CO $73,622

Naturita, CO $73,296

Norwood, CO $73,325

Nucla, CO $73,408

Olathe, CO $73,527

Ophir, CO $73,404

Ouray, CO $73,392

Paonia, CO $74,016

Paradox, CO $73,188

Placerville, CO $73,336

Redvale, CO $73,359

Ridgway, CO $73,382

Silverton, CO $73,258

Somerset, CO $74,240

Telluride, CO $73,418

Grand Junction, CO $74,062

Platteville, CO $74,045

Roggen, CO $73,281

Weldona, CO $72,715

Wiggins, CO $73,104

Fort Morgan, CO $72,745

Log Lane Village, CO $72,983

Akron, CO $72,217

Amherst, CO $71,986

Atwood, CO $72,470

Brush, CO $72,465

Crook, CO $72,264

Eckley, CO $72,036

Fleming, CO $72,403

Grover, CO $72,345

Haxtun, CO $72,388

Hereford, CO $71,883

Hillrose, CO $72,536

Holyoke, CO $72,169

Idalia, CO $71,807

Iliff, CO $72,454

Julesburg, CO $72,162

Lindon, CO $71,908

Merino, CO $72,533

New Raymer, CO $72,517

Otis, CO $72,282

Ovid, CO $72,187

Padroni, CO $72,270

Paoli, CO $72,389

Peetz, CO $72,250

Sedgwick, CO $72,214

Snyder, CO $72,479

Sterling, CO $72,595

Stoneham, CO $72,521

Vernon, CO $71,875

Woodrow, CO $72,058

Wray, CO $72,019

Yuma, CO $72,260

Anton, CO $71,926

Arapahoe, CO $71,359

Arriba, CO $71,618

Bethune, CO $71,724

Burlington, CO $71,657

Calhan, CO $72,791

Cascade, CO $73,389

Cheyenne Wells, CO $71,463

Cope, CO $71,892

Cripple Creek, CO $73,251

Divide, CO $73,290

Flagler, CO $71,692

Florissant, CO $73,231

Fountain, CO $72,784

Genoa, CO $71,667

Green Mountain Falls, CO $73,371

Guffey, CO $73,152

Hugo, CO $71,228

Joes, CO $71,964

Karval, CO $70,814

Kirk, CO $71,904

Kit Carson, CO $71,374

Limon, CO $72,099

Lake George, CO $73,341

Manitou Springs, CO $73,389

Matheson, CO $72,046

Peyton, CO $73,134

Ramah, CO $71,581

Rush, CO $71,751

Seibert, CO $71,661

Simla, CO $72,374

Stratton, CO $71,733

U S A F Academy, CO $73,385

Victor, CO $73,218

Vona, CO $71,703

Wild Horse, CO $71,236

Woodland Park, CO $73,329

Yoder, CO $72,028

Colorado Springs, CO $73,390

Clifton, CO $74,016

Fruita, CO $73,832

Gateway, CO $73,312

Glade Park, CO $73,566

Loma, CO $73,858

Mack, CO $73,662

Palisade, CO $73,882

Whitewater, CO $73,561

Glenwood Springs, CO $74,776

Dinosaur, CO $73,541

Aspen, CO $76,177

Snowmass Village, CO $76,174

Avon, CO $75,490

Basalt, CO $75,934

Carbondale, CO $75,652

Collbran, CO $73,809

Craig, CO $74,351

De Beque, CO $73,800

Eagle, CO $75,181

Edwards, CO $75,342

Parachute, CO $74,185

Battlement Mesa, CO $74,117

Gypsum, CO $74,807

Hamilton, CO $74,668

Hayden, CO $74,457

Maybell, CO $73,633

Meeker, CO $74,675

Meredith, CO $75,685

Mesa, CO $73,773

Minturn, CO $75,260

Molina, CO $73,729

New Castle, CO $74,518

Rangely, CO $73,840

Red Cliff, CO $75,250

Rifle, CO $74,333

Silt, CO $74,303

Slater, CO $73,997

Snowmass, CO $76,021

Wolcott, CO $75,226

Woody Creek, CO $76,172

Vail, CO $75,583

Pueblo, CO $71,162

Colorado City, CO $71,649

Aguilar, CO $71,961

Arlington, CO $70,694

Avondale, CO $71,353

Beulah, CO $71,653

Boncarbo, CO $71,997

Boone, CO $71,583

Branson, CO $71,408

Campo, CO $71,143

Cheraw, CO $71,280

Crowley, CO $71,432

Eads, CO $71,331

Fort Lyon, CO $71,252

Fowler, CO $71,456

Gardner, CO $72,156

Granada, CO $71,491

Hartman, CO $71,628

Hasty, CO $71,408

Haswell, CO $70,986

Hoehne, CO $71,881

Holly, CO $71,402

Kim, CO $71,334

La Junta, CO $71,381

Lamar, CO $71,598

Las Animas, CO $71,341

La Veta, CO $72,281

Mc Clave, CO $71,419

Manzanola, CO $71,325

Model, CO $71,434

Olney Springs, CO $71,203

Ordway, CO $70,849

Pritchett, CO $71,338

Rocky Ford, CO $71,222

Rye, CO $71,758

Sheridan Lake, CO $71,358

Springfield, CO $71,484

Sugar City, CO $70,659

Swink, CO $71,309

Trinchera, CO $71,572

Trinidad, CO $71,883

Two Buttes, CO $71,481

Vilas, CO $71,469

Walsenburg, CO $71,900

Walsh, CO $71,394

Weston, CO $72,133

Wiley, CO $71,354

Alamosa, CO $72,831

Antonito, CO $72,784

Arboles, CO $72,931

Arvada, CO $75,023

Aurora, CO $74,972

Bayfield, CO $73,136

Broomfield, CO $75,353

Commerce City, CO $74,847

Dupont, CO $74,990

Eldorado Springs, CO $76,775

Lafayette, CO $76,095

Louisville, CO $76,189

Westminster, CO $74,989

Wheat Ridge, CO $74,985

Agate, CO $72,328

Bennett, CO $74,208

Byers, CO $73,322

Castle Rock, CO $73,647

Deer Trail, CO $72,839

Elbert, CO $73,182

Elizabeth, CO $73,799

Englewood, CO $74,972

Franktown, CO $73,599

Kiowa, CO $73,268

Larkspur, CO $73,408

Littleton, CO $74,897

Lone Tree, CO $74,700

Louviers, CO $74,596

Monument, CO $73,336

Palmer Lake, CO $73,344

Parker, CO $74,426

Sedalia, CO $73,685

Strasburg, CO $73,972

Watkins, CO $74,528

Denver, CO $74,964

Thornton, CO $75,022

Boulder, CO $77,146

Golden, CO $74,979

Alma, CO $74,557

Bailey, CO $74,388

Black Hawk, CO $75,728

Bond, CO $75,219

Breckenridge, CO $74,717

Buffalo Creek, CO $74,131

Burns, CO $74,736

Central City, CO $75,303

Clark, CO $74,028

Climax, CO $74,803

Coalmont, CO $73,900

Como, CO $73,647

Conifer, CO $74,581

Cowdrey, CO $73,601

Dillon, CO $74,672

Dumont, CO $75,034

Evergreen, CO $74,849

Empire, CO $74,692

Fairplay, CO $73,716

Fraser, CO $74,776

Frisco, CO $75,133

Georgetown, CO $74,636

Granby, CO $74,577

Grand Lake, CO $74,536

Grant, CO $74,006

Hartsel, CO $73,323

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $74,477

Idaho Springs, CO $74,907

Idledale, CO $74,902

Indian Hills, CO $74,864

Jamestown, CO $77,022

Jefferson, CO $73,850

Kittredge, CO $74,871

Kremmling, CO $74,470

Leadville, CO $74,711

Mc Coy, CO $74,724

Morrison, CO $74,847

Nederland, CO $76,321

Oak Creek, CO $74,591

Parshall, CO $74,911

Phippsburg, CO $74,664

Pine, CO $74,220

Pinecliffe, CO $76,680

Rand, CO $73,905

Rollinsville, CO $75,965

Shawnee, CO $74,203

Silver Plume, CO $74,320

Steamboat Springs, CO $74,452

Tabernash, CO $74,950

Toponas, CO $74,636

Walden, CO $73,795

Ward, CO $76,120

Winter Park, CO $75,047

Yampa, CO $74,738

Silverthorne, CO $75,069

Longmont, CO $75,813

Allenspark, CO $75,469

Estes Park, CO $74,336

Bellvue, CO $73,384

Berthoud, CO $74,283

Dacono, CO $75,150

Drake, CO $73,411

Erie, CO $75,486

Firestone, CO $74,963

Fort Collins, CO $72,861

Frederick, CO $74,966

Blanca, CO $72,572

Capulin, CO $72,945

Center, CO $72,886

Chama, CO $72,324

Chimney Rock, CO $72,962

Chromo, CO $72,472

Conejos, CO $72,739

Creede, CO $73,121

Crestone, CO $72,606

Del Norte, CO $72,962

Fort Garland, CO $72,409

San Luis, CO $72,115

Homelake, CO $72,894

Hooper, CO $72,652

Ignacio, CO $72,822

Jaroso, CO $72,274

La Jara, CO $72,856

Manassa, CO $72,783

Moffat, CO $72,702

Monte Vista, CO $72,937

Mosca, CO $72,560

Pagosa Springs, CO $72,956

Romeo, CO $72,997

Saguache, CO $72,953

Sanford, CO $72,588

San Pablo, CO $72,215

South Fork, CO $73,035

Villa Grove, CO $72,800

Salida, CO $73,086

Almont, CO $74,967

Buena Vista, CO $74,853

Canon City, CO $72,760

Cimarron, CO $73,251

Coal Creek, CO $72,328

Coaldale, CO $72,907

Cotopaxi, CO $72,703

Crested Butte, CO $75,361

Florence, CO $72,214

Monarch, CO $73,239

Granite, CO $74,338

Gunnison, CO $73,308

Hillside, CO $72,675

Howard, CO $73,039

Lake City, CO $73,247

Nathrop, CO $73,306

GIS Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For GIS Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Chemicals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, GIS Lead positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view GIS Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a GIS Lead

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Chemicals	$97,529	$47.0	30%
Internet	$90,027	$43.0	20%
Software & Networking	$88,526	$43.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$86,276	$41.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$86,276	$41.0	15%

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

Understanding how a GIS 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.

$68,880

Average $75,022/year

$81,656

$5,740

Average $6,252/month

$6,805

$1,325

Average $1,443/week

$1,570

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,656	$6,805	$1,570	$39
Average	$75,022	$6,252	$1,443	$36
25th Percentile	$68,880	$5,740	$1,325	$33

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