Section leader vs lead supervisor

The differences between section leaders and lead supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a section leader and a lead supervisor. Additionally, a section leader has an average salary of $93,587, which is higher than the $42,548 average annual salary of a lead supervisor.

The top three skills for a section leader include safety procedures, combat and non. The most important skills for a lead supervisor are safety procedures, PET, and payroll.

Section leader vs lead supervisor overview

	Section Leader	Lead Supervisor
Yearly salary	$93,587	$42,548
Hourly rate	$44.99	$20.46
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	33,602	71,796
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 39%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

What does a section leader do?

A section leader is responsible for supporting the musical director on delivering the highest quality on musical performance and recitals. Section leaders provide leadership to their assigned musical section, responding to the artists' inquiries and concerns, and organize rehearsals as needed to ensure excellence and satisfy the guests' musical experience. They also actively participate in production meetings, take initiatives on personal coaching, and demonstrate the usage of instruments to guide new musicians. A section leader must have excellent communication and leadership skills to provide production support, making sure that no one will be left behind.

What does a lead supervisor do?

Lead supervisors are responsible for several duties within an organization. They are accountable for overseeing their members and making sure that the work they produce is of good quality. They mainly serve as role models for their staff members, who often seek guidance, leadership, and support from them. When issues arise between employees, lead supervisors should intervene by providing conflict management to ease the situation. They also have to delegate work to employees to get the job done efficiently.

Section leader vs lead supervisor salary

Section leaders and lead supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Section Leader	Lead Supervisor
Average salary	$93,587	$42,548
Salary range	Between $49,000 And $176,000	Between $25,000 And $72,000
Highest paying City	Lewiston, ME	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	Maine	Massachusetts
Best paying company	Holzer Health System	ABB
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between section leader and lead supervisor education

There are a few differences between a section leader and a lead supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Section Leader	Lead Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 39%
Most common major	Music	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Section leader vs lead supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between section leaders' and lead supervisors' demographics:

	Section Leader	Lead Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%	Male, 63.0% Female, 37.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 5.2% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Asian, 4.4% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between section leader and lead supervisor duties and responsibilities

Section leader example responsibilities.

Manage 3 team leaders and 40 plus associates using TPM philosophies.
Manage the day to day operations of government regulate and non regulate laboratories to ensure compliance.
Work closely with QA dept and use of color sentry and PMS color books to accomplish good end product.
Ensure assigned equipment are maintained and serviceable for accomplish all combat evacuation during OIF.
Collect battlefield intelligence reports and analyzes accuracy of reconnaissance information for use by senior leadership.
Recognize as NCO of the year.

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Lead supervisor example responsibilities.

Direct and lead inventory control initiatives and conduct all safety committee meetings per OSHA requirements.
Plan, lead and participate in training, Kaizen and ongoing activities.
Follow the GMP's and safety guidelines, complete reports on computer and manually; and assist line workers.
Coordinate scheduling of several production lines involve in GMP manufacturing.
Check and audit timekeeping and attendance records for compliance standards and payroll integrity.
Institute daily time sheet and accounting reviews reducing errors and almost eliminating after-the-fact payroll and invoicing adjustments.

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Section leader vs lead supervisor skills

Common section leader skills

Safety Procedures, 24%
Combat, 11%
Non, 8%
Weapons Systems, 8%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%
Logistical Support, 5%

Common lead supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 22%
PET, 19%
Payroll, 12%
Customer Service, 11%
Exceptional Guest, 10%
Performance Evaluations, 10%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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