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

A Lead Designer's salary grows with experience: a CAD Drafter V (7-10 years)earns $140,237, a CAD Supervisor (10+ years)earns $95,245, a Lead Designer (10+ years)earns $113,689, a CAD Manager (10+ years)earns $129,163, a CAD Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $157,854,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Designer?

Lead Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Designer roles are District of Columbia $125,208, California $124,733, Massachusetts $123,071. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Designer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Designer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Visual Designer: $167,226; Electrical Lead Designer: $149,045; Lead Product Designer: $138,483; Lead Web Designer: $136,733; Fashion Designer Lead: $125,430.

Lead Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Designer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Designer in Delaware is $114,782 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,081
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,275 to $122,267
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,620

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Lead Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,267	$10,189	$2,351	$59
Average	$114,782	$9,565	$2,207	$55
25th Percentile	$105,275	$8,773	$2,025	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Designer Salaries

A Lead Designer'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.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $140,237
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,245
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,689
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,163
Expert (over 8 years): $157,854

Levels	Salary
CAD Draft... Level Lead Designer	$140,237
CAD Super... Level Lead Designer	$95,245
Lead Desi... Level Lead Designer	$113,689
CAD Manag... Level Lead Designer	$129,163
CAD Senio... Level Lead Designer	$157,854

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

District of Columbia: $125,208.
California: $124,733.
Massachusetts: $123,071.

District of Columbia $125,208 California $124,733 Massachusetts $123,071 Washington $122,619 New Jersey $122,573 Alaska $122,415 Connecticut $120,854 New York $120,221

Hawaii $118,197 Rhode Island $117,247 Maryland $116,602 Minnesota $115,720 Colorado $115,381 Illinois $115,268 Oregon $114,838 Delaware $114,522

New Hampshire $114,323 Virginia $113,877 Pennsylvania $112,577 Nevada $111,921 North Dakota $111,706 Michigan $111,367 Wisconsin $111,242 Vermont $110,993

Texas $110,304 Maine $110,258 Arizona $110,190 Ohio $110,111 Georgia $109,071 Indiana $108,551 Wyoming $108,449 Utah $108,291

Iowa $108,223 Kansas $107,680 Louisiana $107,522 North Carolina $107,465 Missouri $107,443 Florida $107,001 Montana $106,764 Nebraska $106,538

Kentucky $106,413 South Carolina $105,961 Tennessee $105,678 Idaho $105,565 New Mexico $104,740 Oklahoma $104,559 Alabama $103,892 South Dakota $102,772

Arkansas $102,161 West Virginia $101,833 Mississippi $100,850

Top Paying Cities for Lead Designers

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: $118,525
Little Creek: $117,428
Magnolia: $117,914

Lincoln, DE $118,525 Little Creek, DE $117,428 Magnolia, DE $117,914 Milford, DE $118,525 Marydel, DE $116,987 Millsboro, DE $118,525 Millville, DE $119,316 Milton, DE $118,525

Nassau, DE $118,525 Ocean View, DE $119,316 Rehoboth Beach, DE $119,316 Seaford, DE $117,281 Selbyville, DE $119,316 Smyrna, DE $116,851 Viola, DE $117,914 Woodside, DE $117,575

Bear, DE $115,992 Newark, DE $116,037 Claymont, DE $116,127 Delaware City, DE $116,037 Hockessin, DE $116,127 Kirkwood, DE $116,037 Middletown, DE $116,614 Montchanin, DE $116,127

New Castle, DE $116,127 Odessa, DE $116,772 Port Penn, DE $115,720 Rockland, DE $116,127 Saint Georges, DE $116,037 Townsend, DE $116,602 Winterthur, DE $116,127 Lewes, DE $118,525

Wilmington, DE $116,127 Dover, DE $117,371 Dover Afb, DE $117,643 Bethany Beach, DE $119,316 Bethel, DE $117,281 Bridgeville, DE $118,525 Camden Wyoming, DE $117,496 Cheswold, DE $117,100

Clayton, DE $116,806 Dagsboro, DE $119,316 Delmar, DE $117,281 Ellendale, DE $118,525 Felton, DE $118,525 Fenwick Island, DE $119,316 Frankford, DE $119,316 Frederica, DE $118,525

Georgetown, DE $118,525 Greenwood, DE $118,525 Harbeson, DE $118,525 Harrington, DE $118,525 Hartly, DE $116,749 Houston, DE $118,525 Kenton, DE $116,806 Laurel, DE $117,281

Yorklyn, DE $116,127

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

Understanding how a Lead Designer'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

$105,275

Average $114,782/year

$122,267

$8,773

Average $9,565/month

$10,189

$2,025

Average $2,207/week

$2,351

$51

Average $55/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,267	$10,189	$2,351	$59
Average	$114,782	$9,565	$2,207	$55
25th Percentile	$105,275	$8,773	$2,025	$51

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