50% of professionals earn between $13,321 - $131,333 USD
The median salary is $104,414
The average salary for a Lead Engineer in United States is USD 84,273 - USD 126,663 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 128,162 per year, based on 18,814 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lead Engineer job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Plano, Chicago. New York leads with 392 job openings.
Leading employers for Lead Engineer roles in United States include Net2Source (N2S), JPMorganChase, Wells Fargo, hackajob, Sargent & Lundy.
Explore 18,814 Lead Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.