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

A Lead Application Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Applications Programmer V (7-10 years)earns $174,289, an Applications Programming Supervisor (10+ years)earns $140,184, an Lead Application Engineer (10+ years)earns $158,620, an Applications Programming Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $184,767, an Applications Programming Director (10+ years)earns $205,891,

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

Lead Application Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Application Engineer roles are District of Columbia $169,843, California $169,199, Massachusetts $166,944. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Lead Application Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Application Developer: $158,219; Lead Application Analyst: $151,808; Middleware Application Engineer IV: $142,500; Software Application Integration Engineer IV: $139,150; Application Lead: $135,755.

Lead Application Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Application Engineer in Rhode Island is $160,148 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,405
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $150,226 to $171,798
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,192

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Lead Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,798	$14,317	$3,304	$83
Average	$160,148	$13,346	$3,080	$77
25th Percentile	$150,226	$12,519	$2,889	$72

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Application Engineer Salaries

A Lead Application 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.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Application Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Application Engineer'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): $174,289
Early Career (1-2 years): $140,184
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $158,620
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $184,767
Expert (over 8 years): $205,891

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$174,289
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$140,184
Lead Appl... Level Lead Application Engineer	$158,620
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$184,767
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$205,891

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

District of Columbia: $169,843.
California: $169,199.
Massachusetts: $166,944.

District of Columbia $169,843 California $169,199 Massachusetts $166,944 Washington $166,330 New Jersey $166,269 Alaska $166,054 Connecticut $163,937 New York $163,078

Hawaii $160,333 Rhode Island $159,044 Maryland $158,170 Minnesota $156,973 Colorado $156,513 Illinois $156,360 Oregon $155,777 Delaware $155,347

New Hampshire $155,077 Virginia $154,473 Pennsylvania $152,709 Nevada $151,819 North Dakota $151,527 Michigan $151,067 Wisconsin $150,899 Vermont $150,561

Texas $149,625 Maine $149,564 Arizona $149,472 Ohio $149,365 Georgia $147,953 Indiana $147,248 Wyoming $147,110 Utah $146,895

Iowa $146,803 Kansas $146,066 Louisiana $145,852 North Carolina $145,775 Missouri $145,744 Florida $145,146 Montana $144,824 Nebraska $144,517

Kentucky $144,348 South Carolina $143,735 Tennessee $143,351 Idaho $143,198 New Mexico $142,078 Oklahoma $141,833 Alabama $140,928 South Dakota $139,409

Arkansas $138,581 West Virginia $138,136 Mississippi $136,801

Top Paying Cities for Lead Application 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: $161,652
Albion: $158,967
Ashaway: $162,265

Adamsville, RI $161,652 Albion, RI $158,967 Ashaway, RI $162,265 Barrington, RI $158,967 Block Island, RI $161,422 Bradford, RI $162,158 Bristol, RI $158,814 Carolina, RI $160,839

Charlestown, RI $161,008 Chepachet, RI $158,661 Clayville, RI $158,814 Coventry, RI $158,661 West Greenwich, RI $158,553 East Greenwich, RI $158,768 Exeter, RI $162,158 Fiskeville, RI $158,967

Forestdale, RI $158,814 Foster, RI $158,553 Glendale, RI $158,553 Greene, RI $160,333 Greenville, RI $158,967 Harmony, RI $158,921 Harrisville, RI $158,661 Hope, RI $158,967

Hope Valley, RI $162,265 Hopkinton, RI $162,311 Jamestown, RI $160,685 Kenyon, RI $162,112 Little Compton, RI $161,590 Manville, RI $158,967 Mapleville, RI $158,553 Newport, RI $160,716

Middletown, RI $161,391 North Kingstown, RI $158,507 North Scituate, RI $158,921 Oakland, RI $158,707 Pascoag, RI $158,614 Pawtucket, RI $158,967 Central Falls, RI $158,967 Cumberland, RI $158,967

Lincoln, RI $158,967 Portsmouth, RI $160,072 Prudence Island, RI $158,661 Rockville, RI $162,311 Saunderstown, RI $160,777 Shannock, RI $162,066 Slatersville, RI $158,814 Slocum, RI $160,777

Tiverton, RI $161,698 Wakefield, RI $160,609 Kingston, RI $160,639 Narragansett, RI $160,670 Peace Dale, RI $160,609 Warren, RI $158,921 Warwick, RI $158,967 Westerly, RI $162,357

West Kingston, RI $160,731 West Warwick, RI $158,967 Wood River Junction, RI $162,158 Woonsocket, RI $158,814 North Smithfield, RI $158,921 Wyoming, RI $162,112 Providence, RI $158,967 Cranston, RI $158,967

North Providence, RI $158,967 East Providence, RI $158,967 Riverside, RI $158,967 Rumford, RI $158,967 Smithfield, RI $158,967 Johnston, RI $158,967

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

Understanding how a Lead Application 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

$150,226

Average $160,148/year

$171,798

$12,519

Average $13,346/month

$14,317

$2,889

Average $3,080/week

$3,304

$72

Average $77/hour

$83

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,798	$14,317	$3,304	$83
Average	$160,148	$13,346	$3,080	$77
25th Percentile	$150,226	$12,519	$2,889	$72

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