Lead Java Developer Salaries

Lead Java Developer salaries in San Francisco, CA, United States

Base pay
USD 129K - USD 192K/yr
USD 157K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
USD 35K/yrAverage
USD 27K - USD 50K/yrRange
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Frequently asked questions about Lead Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Lead Java Developer is USD 192,906 per year or USD 93 per hour in San Francisco, CA, United States, which is 53% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 293,488 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in San Francisco, CA, United States is between USD 155,977 (25th percentile) and USD 241,245 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 7 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Java Developer employees in San Francisco, CA, United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Lead Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is USD 241,245 per year, USD 20,104 per month or USD 116 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Lead Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is USD 155,977 per year, USD 12,998 per month or USD 75 per hour.