What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Shift Leader Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Shift Leader in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Envelope Machine Operator at $28,231 (90.0%) above Shift Leader. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Envelope Machine Operator $59,615 $4,967 $1,146 $28.66 Actor Entry Level $45,141 $3,761 $868 $21.70 Sygma Driver Helper $35,232 $2,936 $677 $16.94 Restaurant Shift Leader $31,560 $2,630 $606 $15.17 Night Shift Baker $30,993 $2,582 $596 $14.90

What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Shift Leader?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Shift Leader jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Redwood City, CA (41.0% above average), followed by Edmonds, WA and Nome, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Redwood City, CA $44,258 $3,688 $851 $21.28 Edmonds, WA $39,555 $3,296 $760 $19.02 Nome, AK $38,932 $3,244 $748 $18.72 Mercer Island, WA $38,437 $3,203 $739 $18.48 Berkeley, CA $38,428 $3,202 $739 $18.48 San Carlos, CA $37,896 $3,158 $728 $18.22 Mojave, CA $37,785 $3,148 $726 $18.17 San Bruno, CA $37,494 $3,124 $721 $18.03 North Bergen, NJ $37,447 $3,120 $720 $18.00 Blythe, CA $37,036 $3,086 $712 $17.81

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Q: How much does a Shift Leader make?

The average annual pay for a shift leader in the United States is $31,384 a year — that works out to approximately $15.09 an hour. The middle 80% of Shift Leaders earn between $24,000 (10th percentile) and $38,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Shift Leader Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$31,384

Columbus

Ohio

$30,314

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How much does a Shift Leader make?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a Shift Leader in the United States is $31,384 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $15.09 an hour. This is the equivalent of $603/week or $2,615/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $41,000 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Shift Leader salaries currently range between $27,500 (25th percentile) to $34,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $38,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Shift Leader varies greatly (by as much as 6500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Shift Leader in your area makes on average $30,314 per year, or $1,070 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $31,384. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Shift Leader salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Shift Leader jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Shift Leader Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Shift Leader job is above the national average. Topping the list is Redwood City, CA, , with Edmonds, WA, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $7,548 (24.1%), and Redwood City, CA, furthers that trend with another $12,874 (41.0%) above the $31,384 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Shift Leader appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 17% between Redwood City, CA, and Blythe, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Shift Leader role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Redwood City, CA	$44,258	$3,688	$851	$21.28
Edmonds, WA	$39,555	$3,296	$760	$19.02
Nome, AK	$38,932	$3,244	$748	$18.72
Mercer Island, WA	$38,437	$3,203	$739	$18.48
Berkeley, CA	$38,428	$3,202	$739	$18.48
San Carlos, CA	$37,896	$3,158	$728	$18.22
Mojave, CA	$37,785	$3,148	$726	$18.17
San Bruno, CA	$37,494	$3,124	$721	$18.03
North Bergen, NJ	$37,447	$3,120	$720	$18.00
Blythe, CA	$37,036	$3,086	$712	$17.81

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Shift Leader Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Shift Leader category.

For example Envelope Machine Operator jobs pay as much as $28,231 (90.0%) more than the average Shift Leader salary of $31,384. If you're qualified, finding work as a Envelope Machine Operator may help you make more money than that of the average Shift Leader position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Envelope Machine Operator	$59,615	$4,967	$1,146	$28.66
Actor Entry Level	$45,141	$3,761	$868	$21.70
Sygma Driver Helper	$35,232	$2,936	$677	$16.94
Restaurant Shift Leader	$31,560	$2,630	$606	$15.17
Night Shift Baker	$30,993	$2,582	$596	$14.90

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Infographic detailing Shift Leader salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $31,384 per year or $15.09 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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