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      How much does Lead Java Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $133K - $214K/yr
      $168K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $109K - $169K/yrBase pay
      $24K - $45K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $133K-$214K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 2025284 Salaries submitted
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      Recent salaries shared by Lead Java 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 Java Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $135K/yr
      ($135K • $0)
      San Jose, CA

      submitted on Apr 25, 2025

      $135K/yr
      $135K • $0
      Lead Java Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $146K/yr
      ($146K • $0)
      Cincinnati, OH

      submitted on Apr 16, 2025

      $146K/yr
      $146K • $0
      Lead Java Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $92K/yr
      ($92K • $0)
      New Brunswick, NJ

      submitted on Dec 26, 2024

      $92K/yr
      $92K • $0
      Lead Java Developer
      |
      7-9 years
      $98K - $114K/yr
      Chicago, IL

      submitted on Oct 30, 2024

      $98K - $114K/yr
      Lead Java Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $98K/yr
      ($89K • $9K)
      Miami, FL

      submitted on Jul 11, 2024

      $98K/yr
      $89K • $9K
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      Lead Java Developer
      |
      7-9 years
      $225K/yr
      ($225K • $0)
      Boca Raton, FL

      submitted on May 1, 2024

      $225K/yr
      $225K • $0
      Lead Java Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $135K/yr
      ($125K • $10K)
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Apr 3, 2024

      $135K/yr
      $125K • $10K
      Lead Java Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $126K/yr
      ($126K • $0)
      Plano, TX

      submitted on Mar 14, 2024

      $126K/yr
      $126K • $0
      Lead Java Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $178K/yr
      ($178K • $0)
      Bellevue, WA

      submitted on Dec 20, 2023

      $178K/yr
      $178K • $0
      Lead Java Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $102K/yr
      ($102K • $0)
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Dec 18, 2023

      $102K/yr
      $102K • $0
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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

      Frequently asked questions about Lead Java Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Lead Java Developer is $168,155 per year or $81 per hour, with top earners making up to $264,893 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $133,396 (25th percentile) to $214,272 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 284 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Java Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Lead Java Developer is $214,272 per year, $17,856 per month or $103 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Lead Java Developer is $133,396 per year, $11,116 per month or $64 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Lead Java Developer 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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      Top paying industries

      The top 2 paying industries for Lead Java Developer in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $158,301 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $116,942.

      Human Resources & Staffing

      The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Lead Java Developer is Populus Group.

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