Lead Digital Factory Engineer Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$162,000
national median salary
$126,000 to $211,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$226,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$169,000
Newark, NJ
Lowest Paying
$130,000
Tulsa, OK
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 11-9041. Full methodology.
The average Lead Digital Factory Engineer salary in the United States is $162,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $126,000 at the 25th percentile to $211,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $226,000, while Newark offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation for Lead Digital Factory Engineers is driven by depth of technical specialization, open-source or published work, and the specific technology stack.
Lead Digital Factory Engineer salary by city
Skills that increase Lead Digital Factory Engineer pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Lead Digital Factory Engineers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $22,680 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Compensation for Lead Digital Factory Engineers is driven by depth of technical specialization, open-source or published work, and the specific technology stack. Base salary carries most of the total compensation, with bonuses adding roughly 10% in a typical year. At the mid-management level, the scope of the organization under management ($10M budget vs $100M+) drives the largest compensation variance.
Lead Digital Factory Engineers typically advance from entry to senior over 5 to 8 years, with staff and principal levels requiring 10+ years and demonstrated cross-team impact. For Lead Digital Factory Engineers specifically, the seniority anchor typically means 7 to 12 years of experience with demonstrated independent scope.
Total compensation for Lead Digital Factory Engineers runs roughly $178K at median when factoring base + typical bonus (~10% of base). Base salary carries most of the compensation; benefits (healthcare, 401(k) match, PTO) add an estimated 15–25% in imputed value on top. At management levels, variable compensation (bonus + LTIP) grows as a share of total — expect 30–50% variable at director and 50%+ variable at VP and above.
Total compensation breakdown
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Lead Digital Factory Engineers typically earn $146,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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