The salary of a Production Team Leader in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Production Team Leader in the United States is $64,431. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,932 to $71,012, with most professionals earning between $48,194 and $77,004.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $71,012 | $5,918 | $1,366 | $34 |
| Average | $64,431 | $5,369 | $1,239 | $31 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,932 | $4,661 | $1,076 | $27 |
An entry-level Production Team Leader with less than 1 year of experience earns about $61,260. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $61,640. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $62,528. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $63,543, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $64,627.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Production Team Leader | $61,260 |
| Intermediate Level Production Team Leader | $61,640 |
| Senior Level Production Team Leader | $62,528 |
| Specialist Level Production Team Leader | $63,543 |
| Expert Level Production Team Leader | $64,627 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Production Team Leader compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $60,212 in 2023 to approximately $59,846 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Production Team Leader salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $64,431 | 69.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,929 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,706 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,289 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 9.0% | ||
| Pension | $3,479 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $7,930 | 8.5% | ||
| Total Compensation | $93,116 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.6% |
| High School | 36.1% |
| Associates | 18.3% |
| Bachelors | 39.1% |
| Masters | 4.9% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Production Team Leader is $64,431. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Production Team Leader is $31; the average weekly pay of Production Team Leader is $1,239; the average monthly pay of Production Team Leader is $5,369.
A Production Team Leader's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Production Team Leader earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Production Team Leader is $81,267.
The highest pay for Production Team Leader is $77,004.
The lowest pay for Production Team Leader is $48,194.
Supervises the daily activities of a production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Monitors production activity, identifies process problems, troubleshoots causes and develops solutions. Suggests improvements to improve efficiencies or safety. Delivers or coordinates staff training and on-boards new staff. Ensures all safety policies and processes are followed. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Working team member that may validate or coordinate the work of others on a support team. Suggests improvements to process, is a knowledge resource for other team members. Has no authority for staff actions. Generally has a minimum of 2 years experience as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of the team processes.
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