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

A Lead Baker's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,524 for beginners, reaching about $68,950 at mid-level, and approach $72,005 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Baker?

Lead Baker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Baker roles are District of Columbia $78,510, California $78,213, Massachusetts $77,170. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Baker roles make?

Salaries for Lead Baker level roles vary by specialization: Baker II: $48,644; Scratch Baker: $43,726; Cake Baker: $38,738; Baker: $35,577; Baker, Pastry: $35,454.

Lead Baker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Baker make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Baker in Delaware is $71,973 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,711
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,152 to $82,304
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,121

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Lead Baker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,304	$6,859	$1,583	$40
Average	$71,973	$5,998	$1,384	$35
25th Percentile	$63,152	$5,263	$1,214	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Baker Salaries

A Lead Baker'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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Baker	$67,524
Intermediate Level Lead Baker	$67,952
Senior Level Lead Baker	$68,950
Specialist Level Lead Baker	$70,091
Expert Level Lead Baker	$72,005

How Do Lead Baker 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 Bakers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,510.
California: $78,213.
Massachusetts: $77,170.

District of Columbia $78,510 California $78,213 Massachusetts $77,170 Washington $76,887 New Jersey $76,858 Alaska $76,759 Connecticut $75,780 New York $75,383

Hawaii $74,114 Rhode Island $73,518 Maryland $73,114 Minnesota $72,561 Colorado $72,348 Illinois $72,277 Oregon $72,008 Delaware $71,809

New Hampshire $71,685 Virginia $71,405 Pennsylvania $70,590 Nevada $70,179 North Dakota $70,044 Michigan $69,831 Wisconsin $69,753 Vermont $69,597

Texas $69,165 Maine $69,136 Arizona $69,094 Ohio $69,044 Georgia $68,392 Indiana $68,065 Wyoming $68,002 Utah $67,902

Iowa $67,860 Kansas $67,519 Louisiana $67,420 North Carolina $67,385 Missouri $67,371 Florida $67,094 Montana $66,945 Nebraska $66,803

Kentucky $66,725 South Carolina $66,442 Tennessee $66,264 Idaho $66,193 New Mexico $65,676 Oklahoma $65,562 Alabama $65,144 South Dakota $64,442

Arkansas $64,059 West Virginia $63,853 Mississippi $63,237

Top Paying Cities for Lead Bakers

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:

Lincoln: $74,320
Little Creek: $73,632
Magnolia: $73,937

Lincoln, DE $74,320 Little Creek, DE $73,632 Magnolia, DE $73,937 Milford, DE $74,320 Marydel, DE $73,355 Millsboro, DE $74,320 Millville, DE $74,816 Milton, DE $74,320

Nassau, DE $74,320 Ocean View, DE $74,816 Rehoboth Beach, DE $74,816 Seaford, DE $73,540 Selbyville, DE $74,816 Smyrna, DE $73,270 Viola, DE $73,937 Woodside, DE $73,724

Bear, DE $72,731 Newark, DE $72,760 Claymont, DE $72,816 Delaware City, DE $72,760 Hockessin, DE $72,816 Kirkwood, DE $72,760 Middletown, DE $73,121 Montchanin, DE $72,816

New Castle, DE $72,816 Odessa, DE $73,221 Port Penn, DE $72,561 Rockland, DE $72,816 Saint Georges, DE $72,760 Townsend, DE $73,114 Winterthur, DE $72,816 Lewes, DE $74,320

Wilmington, DE $72,816 Dover, DE $73,596 Dover Afb, DE $73,767 Bethany Beach, DE $74,816 Bethel, DE $73,540 Bridgeville, DE $74,320 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,674 Cheswold, DE $73,426

Clayton, DE $73,242 Dagsboro, DE $74,816 Delmar, DE $73,540 Ellendale, DE $74,320 Felton, DE $74,320 Fenwick Island, DE $74,816 Frankford, DE $74,816 Frederica, DE $74,320

Georgetown, DE $74,320 Greenwood, DE $74,320 Harbeson, DE $74,320 Harrington, DE $74,320 Hartly, DE $73,206 Houston, DE $74,320 Kenton, DE $73,242 Laurel, DE $73,540

Yorklyn, DE $72,816

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

Understanding how a Lead Baker'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

$63,152

Average $71,973/year

$82,304

$5,263

Average $5,998/month

$6,859

$1,214

Average $1,384/week

$1,583

$30

Average $35/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,304	$6,859	$1,583	$40
Average	$71,973	$5,998	$1,384	$35
25th Percentile	$63,152	$5,263	$1,214	$30

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