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      How much does Lead Full Stack Engineer make?

      Total pay range
      $143K - $241K/yr
      $185K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $110K - $180K/yrBase pay
      $33K - $61K/yrAdditional pay

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      Total pay trajectory

      Lead Full Stack Engineer
      $143K–$241K/yr
      Principal Full Stack Engineer
      $182K–$286K/yr
      Vice President of Engineering
      $217K–$380K/yr

      Top paying industries

      The top paying industry for Lead Full Stack Engineer in United States is Healthcare with a median total pay of $179,837.

      Healthcare

      The top paying company in Healthcare for Lead Full Stack Engineer is Humana.

      Frequently asked questions about Lead Full Stack Engineer salaries

      • The average salary for Lead Full Stack Engineer is $184,700 per year or $89 per hour, with top earners making up to $304,443 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $143,159 (25th percentile) to $241,296 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 54 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Full Stack Engineer employees.
      • The highest salary for Lead Full Stack Engineer is $241,296 per year, $20,108 per month or $116 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Lead Full Stack Engineer is $143,159 per year, $11,930 per month or $69 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Lead Full Stack Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,021 per year (estimate) and goes up to $284,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Recent salaries shared by Lead Full Stack Engineer

      27 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 Full Stack Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $150K - $174K/yr
      Washington, DC

      submitted on Aug 18, 2021

      $150K - $174K/yr
      Lead Full Stack Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $106K - $123K/yr
      Riverwoods, IL

      submitted on Aug 4, 2021

      $106K - $123K/yr
      Lead Full Stack Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $92K - $108K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Jun 13, 2021

      $92K - $108K/yr
      Lead Full Stack Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $153K - $178K/yr
      Salt Lake City, UT

      submitted on May 4, 2021

      $153K - $178K/yr
      Lead Full Stack Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $125K - $146K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Aug 28, 2020

      $125K - $146K/yr
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      Lead Full Stack Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $101K - $118K/yr
      San Luis Obispo, CA

      submitted on Aug 27, 2020

      $101K - $118K/yr
      Lead Full Stack Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $160K - $184K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Aug 20, 2020

      $160K - $184K/yr
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