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Project Lead Salary

Updated on: Jan 14, 2026

How much does a Project Lead make?

The average Project Lead in the US makes $93,901. The average bonus for a Project Lead is $2 which represents 0% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Project Leads make the most in San Jose, CA at $185,397 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.

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Project Lead Salary Average

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20-29 Years
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Education Level
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High School
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Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or Professional degree
Company Size
Any
1-10 employees
11-50 employees
51-200 employees
201-500 employees
501-1,000 employees
1,001-5,000 employees
5,001-10,000 employees
10,000+ employees
Company Stage
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Under One Year
1-3 Years
3-6 Years
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10+ Years
Money Raised
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Under 1M
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3M - 10M
10M - 30M
30M +
Public Company
Not Applicable
Gender
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Female
Non Binary
Ethnicity
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Caucasian
Hispanic Or Latino
African American
Asian Or Pacific Islander
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Recent Salary Records for Project Lead

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Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Minneapolis
Yearly Salary reported $60,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Washington
Yearly Salary reported $65,000
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Project Lead Culture Ratings

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Are you challenged at work?

The majority of people who work as Project Lead say “Yes” when asked the question “Are you challenged at work?”

Equity Compensation & Stock Options

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