Product Lead Salary in Wake County
Wake County includes Raleigh, a key part of North Carolina's Research Triangle. The region includes product leadership roles in software, biotech, and higher education. Product leadership salaries in the area are above the state average.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$95,000 to $110,000
Average (per year)
$102,000
Entry-level Product Leads have positions in Raleigh's tech sector and research campuses.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$110,000 to $135,000
Average (per year)
$122,000
Mid-level Product Lead positions are found at software startups, biotech, and fintech companies in the Research Triangle.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$135,000 to $165,000
Average (per year)
$148,000
Senior Product Leads work at major employers such as Red Hat and local health tech firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$165,000+
Principal Product Leads in Wake County work at multinational tech firms and unicorn startups.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$48 - $65
per hour
Mid-level
$65 - $85
per hour
Senior
$85 - $110
per hour