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Lead Java Developer Salaries
Base pay
USD 110K - USD 170K/yr
USD 136K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
USD 32K/yrAverage
USD 24K - USD 45K/yrRange
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Last updated 10 Apr 2025287 Salaries submitted
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Lead Java Developer
USD 120K–USD 130K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for a Lead Java Developer in United States are Human resources and staffing with a median total pay of USD 158,403 and Information Technology with a median total pay of USD 116,966.
Human resources and staffing
The top paying company in Human resources and staffing for a Lead Java Developer is Populus Group.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Java Developer salaries
The average salary for a Lead Java Developer is USD 168,655 per year or USD 81 per hour in United States, which is 36% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 265,804 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between USD 133,755 (25th percentile) and USD 214,960 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 287 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Java Developer employees in United States as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Lead Java Developer in United States is USD 214,960 per year, USD 17,913 per month or USD 103 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Lead Java Developer in United States is USD 133,755 per year, USD 11,146 per month or USD 64 per hour.
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