Product Lead Salary in El Paso County, Colorado

El Paso County includes Colorado Springs. Product Lead salaries reflect the presence of large defense contractors and a lower cost of living than Denver.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$77,000 to $97,000

Average (per year)

$88,000

Product Leads at the entry level support software rollouts in aerospace, defense, and government contracting firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$97,000 to $115,000

Average (per year)

$105,000

In Colorado Springs, product cycles for tech-enabled service companies, education platforms, and healthcare systems are managed by mid-level professionals.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$115,000 to $135,000

Average (per year)

$125,000

Senior Product Leads collaborate with large teams and oversee government or military technology projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$135,000+

Product vision is set by principal-level professionals working for large defense contractors, major healthcare networks, or regional tech firms.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

$40 - $55

per hour

Mid-level

$55 - $70

per hour

Senior

$70 - $100

per hour