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Squad leader salary
Average squad leader salary
$57,705
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Average squad leader salary by state
Highest paying states for squad leaders
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $62,289 | $29.95 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $64,763 | $31.14 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $66,749 | $32.09 |
| 4 | Maryland | $66,085 | $31.77 |
| 5 | Ohio | $62,006 | $29.81 |
| 6 | New York | $66,624 | $32.03 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $67,326 | $32.37 |
| 8 | Oregon | $57,708 | $27.74 |
| 9 | California | $63,445 | $30.50 |
| 10 | Michigan | $61,927 | $29.77 |
| 11 | Arizona | $56,742 | $27.28 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $54,307 | $26.11 |
| 13 | Virginia | $63,823 | $30.68 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $58,248 | $28.00 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $56,317 | $27.08 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $54,627 | $26.26 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $57,013 | $27.41 |
| 18 | Illinois | $57,717 | $27.75 |
| 19 | Indiana | $57,754 | $27.77 |
| 20 | Delaware | $57,351 | $27.57 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $50,540 | $24.30 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $54,760 | $26.33 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $50,835 | $24.44 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $52,541 | $25.26 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $56,479 | $27.15 |
| 26 | Washington | $54,341 | $26.13 |
| 27 | Iowa | $52,888 | $25.43 |
| 28 | Utah | $50,901 | $24.47 |
| 29 | Texas | $52,864 | $25.42 |
| 30 | Idaho | $51,271 | $24.65 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $50,618 | $24.34 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $51,711 | $24.86 |
| 33 | Nevada | $53,573 | $25.76 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $49,271 | $23.69 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $51,257 | $24.64 |
| 36 | Georgia | $49,850 | $23.97 |
| 37 | Montana | $47,840 | $23.00 |
| 38 | Kansas | $49,256 | $23.68 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $50,201 | $24.14 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $49,473 | $23.79 |
| 41 | Alabama | $49,727 | $23.91 |
| 42 | Missouri | $50,120 | $24.10 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $47,407 | $22.79 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $49,305 | $23.70 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $43,373 | $20.85 |
| 46 | Colorado | $48,586 | $23.36 |
| 47 | Alaska | $41,906 | $20.15 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $45,142 | $21.70 |
| 49 | Florida | $47,494 | $22.83 |
| 50 | Vermont | $47,252 | $22.72 |
| 51 | Maine | $45,102 | $21.68 |
Squad leader salary details
A squad leader's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $121,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a squad leader's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $121,000 | $10,083 | $58 |
| 75th Percentile | $85,000 | $7,083 | $41 |
| Average | $57,705 | $4,809 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying squad leader jobs
The highest paying types of squad leaders are infantry weapons officer, cavalry officer, and infantry officer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infantryman | $35,250 | $2,938 | $16.95 | 1,135 |
| Platoon Leader | $47,908 | $3,992 | $23.03 | 14,546 |
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Squad leader salary trends
The average squad leader salary has risen by $10,303 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average squad leader earned $47,402 annually, but today, they earn $57,705 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for squad leaders over the last decade.
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Average squad leader salary over time
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Squad leader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,700 | $27.74 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $54,800 | $26.33 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $53,200 | $25.55 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $51,800 | $24.93 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $51,000 | $24.50 | +2.3% |
Recently added squad leader salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVS Socal | Veterans Peer Coordinator/Squad Leader | Palmdale, CA | 06/27/2025 | $49,045 |
| Mod Pizza | Squad | Eugene, OR | 06/18/2025 | $30,679 |
| Mod Pizza | Squad | Auburn, WA | 06/11/2025 | $35,479 |
| Big Al's | Service Squad | Meridian, ID | 06/06/2025 | $15,131 |
| Big Al's | Service Squad | Meridian, ID | 05/28/2025 | $15,131 |
| Big Al's | Service Squad | Ontario, CA | 05/28/2025 | $34,436 |
| Big Al's | Service Squad | Vancouver, WA | 05/28/2025 | $34,769 |
| Fidelity Brokerage Services | Squad Leader, Blockchain & Trading | Boston, MA | 05/27/2025 | $85,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Custodial Squad Leader-1St. Shift | Hanover, NH | 05/20/2025 | $48,481 |
| Seattle Kraken | SEA Squad Entertainment Team | Seattle, WA | 05/19/2025 | $45,914 |
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