Product Lead Salary in Dougherty County
Dougherty County includes Albany, where healthcare and education are top employers. Salaries reflect a lower cost of living in the region.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$65,000 to $80,000
Average (per year)
$73,000
In Albany, many entry‑level positions are found within healthcare systems and educational institutions.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$80,000 to $96,000
Average (per year)
$88,000
Mid‑level professionals commonly work on digital services for agriculture and local government projects.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$95,000 to $113,000
Average (per year)
$104,000
Senior staff drive technology modernization in regional banks and manufacturing firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$110,000+
Principal Product Leads hold cross‑functional leadership roles in larger local organizations or consult on state‑level projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$31 - $38
per hour
Mid-level
$38 - $47
per hour
Senior
$47 - $61
per hour