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      How much does Lead Application Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $141K - $210K/yr
      $171K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $115K - $161K/yrBase pay
      $26K - $49K/yrAdditional pay

      About our data

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      Last updated Apr 10, 2025497 Salaries submitted
      How accurate is a total pay range of $141K-$210K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      Total pay trajectory

      Lead Applications Engineer
      $135K–$212K/yr
      Senior Manager of Applications Engineering
      $189K–$298K/yr
      Associate Director of Applications Engineering
      $165K–$262K/yr

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Lead Application Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $160,574, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $155,577, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $153,756, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $149,769, and Insurance with a median total pay of $139,412.

      Financial Services

      Top paying companies in Financial Services for Lead Application Developer are East West Bank and The Options Clearing Corporation.

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      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.

      Recent salaries shared by Lead Application Developer

      50 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
      Lead Application Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $114K/yr
      ($114K • $0)
      Chicago, IL

      submitted on Jun 1, 2025

      $114K/yr
      $114K • $0
      Lead Application Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $125K/yr
      ($125K • $0)
      Saint Louis, MO

      submitted on Apr 16, 2025

      $125K/yr
      $125K • $0
      Lead Application Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $141K/yr
      ($141K • $0)
      Newark, NJ

      submitted on Mar 12, 2025

      $141K/yr
      $141K • $0
      Lead Application Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $138K - $160K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Mar 2, 2025

      $138K - $160K/yr
      Lead Application Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $147K/yr
      ($147K • $0)
      North Liberty, IA

      submitted on Feb 19, 2025

      $147K/yr
      $147K • $0
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      Lead Application Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $166K/yr
      ($150K • $16K)
      Pasadena, CA

      submitted on Jan 19, 2025

      $166K/yr
      $150K • $16K
      Lead Application Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $136K/yr
      ($136K • $0)
      Duluth, GA

      submitted on Jan 13, 2025

      $136K/yr
      $136K • $0
      Lead Application Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $180K - $208K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Nov 18, 2024

      $180K - $208K/yr
      Lead Application Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $155K/yr
      ($145K • $10K)
      Grafton, OH

      submitted on Sep 16, 2024

      $155K/yr
      $145K • $10K
      Lead Application Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $109K/yr
      ($106K • $3K)
      Cary, NC

      submitted on May 9, 2024

      $109K/yr
      $106K • $3K
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      Frequently asked questions about Lead Application Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Lead Application Developer is $170,712 per year or $82 per hour, with top earners making up to $251,347 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $140,775 (25th percentile) to $209,797 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 497 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Application Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Lead Application Developer is $209,797 per year, $17,483 per month or $101 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Lead Application Developer is $140,775 per year, $11,731 per month or $68 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Lead Application Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,855 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,049 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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