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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

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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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