How much does a Lead Java Developer in United States make?

The average salary for a Lead Java Developer is US$168,616 per year or US$81 per hour in United States, which is 2327% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$265,733 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between US$133,727 (25th percentile) and US$214,907 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 287 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Java Developer employees in United States as of Jul 2026.

What is the highest salary for a Lead Java Developer in United States?

The highest salary for a Lead Java Developer in United States is US$214,907 per year, US$17,909 per month or US$103 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Lead Java Developer in United States?

The lowest salary for a Lead Java Developer in United States is US$133,727 per year, US$11,144 per month or US$64 per hour.

Lead Java Developer Salaries

Base pay

US$110K - US$170K/yr

US$136K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

US$32K/yrAverage

US$24K - US$45K/yrRange

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Last updated 10 Apr 2025287 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Lead Java Developer

US$43K–US$47K/yr

Popular companies for Lead Java Developers

Sunera Technologies3.7★

US$101K - US$151K/yr Total pay

US$124K Median

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Lenmar Consulting3.4★

US$141K - US$210K/yr Total pay

US$172K Median

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Wipro3.6★

US$98K - US$151K/yr Total pay

US$122K Median

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Collabera4.2★

US$58 - US$81/hr Total pay

US$69 Median

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ProBys4.1★

US$121K - US$185K/yr Total pay

US$149K Median

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Top paying industries

The top 2 paying industries for a Lead Java Developer in United States are Human resources and staffing with a median total pay of US$158,403 and Information Technology with a median total pay of US$116,966.

Human resources and staffing

The top paying company in Human resources and staffing for a Lead Java Developer is Populus Group.

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