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      How much does Java Tech Lead make?

      Total pay range
      $120K - $224K/yr
      $160K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $85K - $158K/yrBase pay
      $36K - $66K/yrAdditional pay

      About our data

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      Last updated Apr 10, 202569 Salaries submitted
      How accurate is a total pay range of $120K-$224K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      Recent salaries shared by Java Tech Lead

      18 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Java Tech Lead
      |
      4-6 years
      $190K/yr
      ($190K • $0)
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Sep 4, 2024

      $190K/yr
      $190K • $0
      Java Tech Lead
      |
      7-9 years
      $118K/yr
      ($118K • $0)
      Saint Louis, MO

      submitted on May 13, 2024

      $118K/yr
      $118K • $0
      Java Tech Lead
      |
      15+ years
      $172K/yr
      ($148K • $24K)
      Columbus, OH

      submitted on Dec 1, 2023

      $172K/yr
      $148K • $24K
      Java Tech Lead
      |
      4-6 years
      $89K - $103K/yr
      Europa, MO

      submitted on Jun 5, 2023

      $89K - $103K/yr
      Java Tech Lead
      |
      15+ years
      $81K/yr
      ($81K • $0)
      San Antonio, TX

      submitted on Jun 1, 2023

      $81K/yr
      $81K • $0
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      Java Tech Lead
      |
      10-14 years
      $144K/yr
      ($139K • $5K)
      Washington, DC

      submitted on Apr 26, 2023

      $144K/yr
      $139K • $5K
      Java Tech Lead
      |
      15+ years
      $176K - $204K/yr
      Wisconsin Dells, WI

      submitted on Jan 12, 2023

      $176K - $204K/yr
      Java Tech Lead
      |
      15+ years
      $116K - $135K/yr
      Arlington, VA

      submitted on Aug 5, 2022

      $116K - $135K/yr
      Java Tech Lead
      |
      10-14 years
      $107K - $124K/yr
      Memphis, TN

      submitted on Apr 7, 2022

      $107K - $124K/yr
      Java Tech Lead
      |
      10-14 years
      $74K - $86K/yr
      Topeka, KS

      submitted on Jan 17, 2022

      $74K - $86K/yr
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      Total pay trajectory

      Lead Java Developer
      $133K–$214K/yr
      Principal Java Developer
      $146K–$262K/yr
      Senior Principal Java Developer
      $167K–$289K/yr

      Top paying industries

      The top paying industry for Java Tech Lead in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $125,742.

      Information Technology

      The top paying company in Information Technology for Java Tech Lead is SLK Group.

      Frequently asked questions about Java Tech Lead salaries

      • The average salary for Java Tech Lead is $160,163 per year or $77 per hour, with top earners making up to $293,099 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $120,123 (25th percentile) to $224,218 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 69 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Tech Lead employees.
      • The highest salary for Java Tech Lead is $224,218 per year, $18,685 per month or $108 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Java Tech Lead is $120,123 per year, $10,010 per month or $58 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Java Tech Lead ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,401 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,058 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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      What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

      Popular companies for Java Tech Leads

      SLK Group-logoSLK Group3.4★
      $96K - $165K/yr Total pay
      $126K Median
      Java Tech Lead
      Wipro-logoWipro3.6★
      $85K - $141K/yr Total pay
      $110K Median
      Java Tech Lead
      eGrove Systems-logoeGrove Systems3.9★
      $102K - $172K/yr Total pay
      $132K Median
      Java Tech Lead
      IBM-logoIBM3.9★
      $96K - $165K/yr Total pay
      $126K Median
      Java Tech Lead
      Cognizant-logoCognizant3.6★
      $87K - $144K/yr Total pay
      $112K Median
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