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The average salary for a Warehouse Lead is approximately $41,281 per year, or about $20 an hour. This figure can vary significantly depending on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the industry in which one works. For instance, warehouse leads in metropolitan areas often report higher salaries due to increased demand and cost of living.
In various states, salaries can range widely. For example, states with higher living costs tend to offer more competitive wages for warehouse leads. Exploring salary data by state can help you pinpoint the best locations for maximizing your earning potential.
Warehouse leads can advance into managerial positions or specialized roles within logistics and supply chain management, often leading to significantly higher salaries. Pursuing certifications or additional training can enhance your qualifications and position you for these opportunities.
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The average warehouse lead salary in Connecticut, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average warehouse lead salary states are South Dakota, Montana, and Utah.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $51,277 | $24.65 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $50,806 | $24.43 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $56,975 | $27.39 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $46,704 | $22.45 |
| 5 | Nevada | $43,964 | $21.14 |
| 6 | Maryland | $49,160 | $23.63 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $43,433 | $20.88 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $49,955 | $24.02 |
| 9 | Delaware | $55,316 | $26.59 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $44,996 | $21.63 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $50,891 | $24.47 |
| 12 | Michigan | $43,977 | $21.14 |
| 13 | Vermont | $50,695 | $24.37 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $43,549 | $20.94 |
| 15 | Ohio | $44,641 | $21.46 |
| 16 | Alaska | $44,253 | $21.28 |
| 17 | Indiana | $42,039 | $20.21 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $55,746 | $26.80 |
| 19 | New York | $49,208 | $23.66 |
| 20 | Virginia | $47,680 | $22.92 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $40,946 | $19.69 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $45,154 | $21.71 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $43,177 | $20.76 |
| 24 | Kansas | $38,990 | $18.75 |
| 25 | Oregon | $42,783 | $20.57 |
| 26 | Maine | $42,937 | $20.64 |
| 27 | Idaho | $39,203 | $18.85 |
| 28 | Illinois | $41,875 | $20.13 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $39,529 | $19.00 |
| 30 | Georgia | $41,007 | $19.71 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $39,761 | $19.12 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $41,840 | $20.12 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $38,834 | $18.67 |
| 34 | California | $42,636 | $20.50 |
| 35 | Washington | $42,336 | $20.35 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $40,733 | $19.58 |
| 37 | Iowa | $39,094 | $18.80 |
| 38 | Colorado | $42,102 | $20.24 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $37,429 | $17.99 |
| 40 | Arizona | $39,295 | $18.89 |
| 41 | Montana | $36,845 | $17.71 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $37,529 | $18.04 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $39,921 | $19.19 |
| 44 | Texas | $39,363 | $18.92 |
| 45 | Missouri | $37,768 | $18.16 |
| 46 | Florida | $38,812 | $18.66 |
| 47 | Alabama | $38,517 | $18.52 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $33,801 | $16.25 |
| 49 | Utah | $36,569 | $17.58 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $35,264 | $16.95 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $34,601 | $16.64 |
The highest-paying cities for warehouse leads are Allentown, PA, Boston, MA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown, PA | $51,520 | $24.77 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $49,854 | $23.97 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $49,526 | $23.81 |
| 4 | Reno, NV | $45,646 | $21.95 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $45,312 | $21.78 |
| 6 | Columbus, OH | $44,247 | $21.27 |
| 7 | Charlotte, NC | $44,175 | $21.24 |
| 8 | Appleton, WI | $43,969 | $21.14 |
| 9 | Minneapolis, MN | $43,230 | $20.78 |
| 10 | Portland, OR | $42,710 | $20.53 |
| 11 | Seattle, WA | $42,576 | $20.47 |
| 12 | Denver, CO | $42,140 | $20.26 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $42,103 | $20.24 |
| 14 | Indianapolis, IN | $41,869 | $20.13 |
| 15 | Atlanta, GA | $40,945 | $19.69 |
| 16 | Houston, TX | $39,614 | $19.05 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $39,207 | $18.85 |
| 18 | Kansas City, KS | $39,176 | $18.83 |
| 19 | Omaha, NE | $38,952 | $18.73 |
| 20 | Miami, FL | $38,950 | $18.73 |
Warehouse Leads are the most in-demand in these five cities:
A warehouse lead's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $62,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| Average | $41,281 | $3,440 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
The highest paying types of warehouse leads are warehouse manager, warehouse supervisor, and warehouse foreman.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping And Receiving Supervisor | $36,211 | $3,018 | $17.41 | 24,399 |
| Receiving Supervisor | $37,170 | $3,098 | $17.87 | 20,810 |
| Customer Service, Warehouse | $30,800 | $2,567 | $14.81 | 265,059 |
| Material Handler/Warehouse | $32,384 | $2,699 | $15.57 | 154,227 |
| Warehouse Operations Manager | $34,871 | $2,906 | $16.76 | 115,185 |
| Warehouse Machine Operator | $33,796 | $2,816 | $16.25 | 229,051 |
Top companies hiring warehouse leads now:
Warehouse lead salaries at Silicon Valley Bank and Baker Hughes are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average warehouse lead salary at companies like Accenture and ABB are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Valley Bank | $113,632 | $54.63 |
| 2 | Baker Hughes | $96,596 | $46.44 |
| 3 | Accenture | $84,284 | $40.52 |
| 4 | ABB | $77,108 | $37.07 |
| 5 | Bloomberg | $74,056 | $35.60 |
| 6 | Morgan Stanley | $66,016 | $31.74 |
| 7 | Keshav Consulting | $64,652 | $31.08 |
| 8 | BNY Mellon | $64,419 | $30.97 |
| 9 | ALDI USA | $62,737 | $30.16 |
| 10 | Key Food | $62,238 | $29.92 |
| 11 | Satwic | $61,539 | $29.59 |
| 12 | Supermicro | $60,070 | $28.88 |
| 13 | Uline | $59,856 | $28.78 |
| 14 | Church & Dwight Co. | $58,046 | $27.91 |
| 15 | Oldcastle Infrastructure | $57,910 | $27.84 |
| 16 | Pactiv | $57,452 | $27.62 |
| 17 | Air Liquide | $57,452 | $27.62 |
| 18 | Anheuser-Busch | $57,413 | $27.60 |
| 19 | Tesla | $57,160 | $27.48 |
| 20 | VLink | $56,622 | $27.22 |
The average warehouse lead salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $41,833 | $20.11 |
| 2 | Technology | $40,033 | $19.25 |
| 3 | Transportation | $39,918 | $19.19 |
| 4 | Retail | $36,007 | $17.31 |
The average warehouse lead salary has risen by $4,917 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average warehouse lead earned $36,364 annually, but today, they earn $41,281 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for warehouse leads over the last decade.
Compare warehouse lead salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare warehouse lead salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,300 | $19.85 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | $41,400 | $19.92 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | $41,800 | $20.07 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $40,400 | $19.43 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $39,300 | $18.91 | +2.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfieldfoods | Warehouse Lead-2Nd Shift-Crete Distribution | Crete, NE | 06/30/2025 | $49,879 |
| Wegmans Food Markets | Warehouse Team Lead | Rochester, NY | 06/30/2025 | $58,436 |
| NFI Industries | Warehouse Operations Lead | Manteno, IL | 06/29/2025 | $39,653 |
| Nippon Express USA | Team Leader-Warehouse 2Nd Shift SP MTM | Madison, AL | 06/29/2025 | $45,079 |
| Nippon Express USA | Warehouse Team Lead | Des Plaines, IL | 06/29/2025 | $50,088 |
| On Time Staffing | Warehouse Lead | Glendale, AZ | 06/29/2025 | $50,088 |
| Learning Resources | Warehouse Kitting Team Lead | Vernon Hills, IL | 06/29/2025 | $48,001 |
| Buck | Floor Leader (Flatiron) | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Everlane | Floor Leader | King of Prussia, PA | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| Sjs Executives LLC | Lead Warehouse | Kane, IL | 06/29/2025 | $52,175 |
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