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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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
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?”
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