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      How much does Lead Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $116K - $203K/yr
      $153K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $92K - $158K/yrBase pay
      $25K - $46K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $116K-$203K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 20252.6K Salaries submitted
      Confident

      Recent salaries shared by Lead 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 Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $140K - $162K/yr
      Alexandria, VA

      submitted on May 23, 2025

      $140K - $162K/yr
      Lead Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $93K - $107K/yr
      Phoenix, AZ

      submitted on May 21, 2025

      $93K - $107K/yr
      Lead Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $68K/yr
      ($66K • $2K)
      Cary, NC

      submitted on Apr 25, 2025

      $68K/yr
      $66K • $2K
      Lead Developer
      |
      7-9 years
      $131K/yr
      ($131K • $0)
      New York, NY

      submitted on Apr 24, 2025

      $131K/yr
      $131K • $0
      Lead Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $119K/yr
      ($110K • $9K)
      Minneapolis-Saint Paul

      submitted on Apr 18, 2025

      $119K/yr
      $110K • $9K
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      Lead Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $139K/yr
      ($139K • $0)
      Towson, MD

      submitted on Apr 17, 2025

      $139K/yr
      $139K • $0
      Lead Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $140K/yr
      ($140K • $0)
      Oklahoma City, OK

      submitted on Apr 15, 2025

      $140K/yr
      $140K • $0
      Lead Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $112K/yr
      ($112K • $0)
      Tacoma, WA

      submitted on Mar 27, 2025

      $112K/yr
      $112K • $0
      Lead Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $131K/yr
      ($131K • $0)
      Denver, CO

      submitted on Mar 25, 2025

      $131K/yr
      $131K • $0
      Lead Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $162K/yr
      ($162K • $0)
      Houston, TX

      submitted on Mar 24, 2025

      $162K/yr
      $162K • $0
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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.

      Total pay trajectory

      Lead Software Developer
      $146K–$231K/yr
      Senior Manager of Software Development
      $231K–$374K/yr
      Principal Software Developer
      $177K–$280K/yr

      Frequently asked questions about Lead Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Lead Developer is $152,884 per year or $74 per hour, with top earners making up to $260,801 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $116,208 (25th percentile) to $203,323 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2551 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Lead Developer is $203,323 per year, $16,944 per month or $98 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Lead Developer is $116,208 per year, $9,684 per month or $56 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Lead Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,039 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,058 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Lead Developer in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $164,607, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $159,474, Financial Services with a median total pay of $156,234, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $153,917, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $147,000.

      Management & Consulting

      Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Lead Developer are TransUnion, S&P Global, and Logic20/20.
      Salaries for related job titlesDevelopment Manager ($112K)Lead Java Developer ($136K)Lead .NET Developer ($122K)Lead Software Engineer ($162K)

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