What are the main factors that influence a Lead RF Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead RF Engineer's salary?

A Lead RF Engineer's salary grows with experience: a RF Engineer II (4-7 years)earns $126,074, a RF Engineer III (7+ years)earns $150,117, a Lead RF Engineer (7-10 years)earns $185,412, a Radio Frequency Engineer VI ( years)earns $0, a Radio Frequency Engineering Manager ( years)earns $0,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead RF Engineer?

Lead RF Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead RF Engineer roles are District of Columbia $196,700, California $195,900, Massachusetts $193,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead RF Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead RF Engineer level roles vary by specialization: RF Engineer IV: $177,613; Principal RF Engineer: $177,600; RF Engineer III: $143,800; Specialist RF Engineer: $143,790; RF Engineer II: $120,800.

Lead RF Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead RF Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead RF Engineer in Rhode Island is $185,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $203,267
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $172,900 to $194,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $161,428

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Lead RF Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$194,800	$16,233	$3,746	$94
Average	$185,500	$15,458	$3,567	$89
25th Percentile	$172,900	$14,408	$3,325	$83

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Key Factors That Influence Lead RF Engineer Salaries

A Lead RF Engineer'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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
RF Engineer II	4-7 years	$126,074
RF Engineer III	7+ years	$150,117
Lead RF Engineer	7-10 years	$185,412
Radio Frequency Engineer VI	years	$0
Radio Frequency Engineering Manager	years	$0

How Do Lead RF Engineer 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 Lead RF Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $196,700.
California: $195,900.
Massachusetts: $193,300.

District of Columbia $196,700 California $195,900 Massachusetts $193,300 Washington $192,600 New Jersey $192,500 Alaska $192,300 Connecticut $189,800 New York $188,900

Hawaii $185,700 Rhode Island $184,200 Maryland $183,200 Minnesota $181,800 Colorado $181,300 Illinois $181,100 Oregon $180,400 Delaware $179,900

New Hampshire $179,600 Virginia $178,900 Pennsylvania $176,800 Nevada $175,800 North Dakota $175,500 Michigan $174,900 Wisconsin $174,800 Vermont $174,400

Texas $173,300 Maine $173,200 Arizona $173,100 Ohio $173,000 Georgia $171,300 Indiana $170,500 Wyoming $170,400 Utah $170,100

Iowa $170,000 Kansas $169,200 Louisiana $168,900 North Carolina $168,800 Missouri $168,800 Florida $168,100 Montana $167,700 Nebraska $167,400

Kentucky $167,200 South Carolina $166,500 Tennessee $166,000 Idaho $165,800 New Mexico $164,500 Oklahoma $164,300 Alabama $163,200 South Dakota $161,500

Arkansas $160,500 West Virginia $160,000 Mississippi $158,400

Top Paying Cities for Lead RF Engineers

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:

Adamsville: $187,200
Albion: $184,100
Ashaway: $187,900

Adamsville, RI $187,200 Albion, RI $184,100 Ashaway, RI $187,900 Barrington, RI $184,100 Block Island, RI $186,900 Bradford, RI $187,800 Bristol, RI $183,900 Carolina, RI $186,300

Charlestown, RI $186,500 Chepachet, RI $183,700 Clayville, RI $183,900 Coventry, RI $183,700 West Greenwich, RI $183,600 East Greenwich, RI $183,900 Exeter, RI $187,800 Fiskeville, RI $184,100

Forestdale, RI $183,900 Foster, RI $183,600 Glendale, RI $183,600 Greene, RI $185,700 Greenville, RI $184,100 Harmony, RI $184,000 Harrisville, RI $183,700 Hope, RI $184,100

Hope Valley, RI $187,900 Hopkinton, RI $188,000 Jamestown, RI $186,100 Kenyon, RI $187,700 Little Compton, RI $187,100 Manville, RI $184,100 Mapleville, RI $183,600 Newport, RI $186,100

Middletown, RI $186,900 North Kingstown, RI $183,600 North Scituate, RI $184,000 Oakland, RI $183,800 Pascoag, RI $183,700 Pawtucket, RI $184,100 Central Falls, RI $184,100 Cumberland, RI $184,100

Lincoln, RI $184,100 Portsmouth, RI $185,400 Prudence Island, RI $183,700 Rockville, RI $188,000 Saunderstown, RI $186,200 Shannock, RI $187,700 Slatersville, RI $183,900 Slocum, RI $186,200

Tiverton, RI $187,300 Wakefield, RI $186,000 Kingston, RI $186,000 Narragansett, RI $186,100 Peace Dale, RI $186,000 Warren, RI $184,000 Warwick, RI $184,100 Westerly, RI $188,000

West Kingston, RI $186,100 West Warwick, RI $184,100 Wood River Junction, RI $187,800 Woonsocket, RI $183,900 North Smithfield, RI $184,000 Wyoming, RI $187,700 Providence, RI $184,100 Cranston, RI $184,100

North Providence, RI $184,100 East Providence, RI $184,100 Riverside, RI $184,100 Rumford, RI $184,100 Smithfield, RI $184,100 Johnston, RI $184,100

Lead RF Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead RF Engineer'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$172,900

Average $185,500/year

$194,800

$14,408

Average $15,458/month

$16,233

$3,325

Average $3,567/week

$3,746

$83

Average $89/hour

$94

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$194,800	$16,233	$3,746	$94
Average	$185,500	$15,458	$3,567	$89
25th Percentile	$172,900	$14,408	$3,325	$83

Lead RF Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

Lead RF Engineer

Digital Signal Processing Engineer VI

EE VI

Electrical Engineering Team Leader I

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Lead RF Engineer, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Lead RF Engineer Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Digital Signal Processing Engineer VI	$226,600	22%
EE VI	$209,700	13%

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