The salary trajectory of a a Lead Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Java Developer at IBM is $124,808 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $130,285 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,331 (25th percentile) and $130,285 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by IBM Lead Java Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.