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Tech Leads in Los Angeles earn $170K–$207K. Median: $170K. Based on 18 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $170K · Based on 18 public job postings · Updated July 1, 2026
This Tech Lead salary benchmark for Los Angeles is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Los Angeles Tech Lead pay runs in line with the national median.
Tech Leads are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Lead-level base compensation for Los Angeles-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Tech Lead salary in Los Angeles?
The median pay is $170K, with a typical range of $170K–$207K, based on 18 public Los Angeles job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Los Angeles compare to the national Tech Lead salary?
The national median is $170K; Los Angeles is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Los Angeles postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 18 public job postings located in Los Angeles (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Los Angeles postings required to publish. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.
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