The salary trajectory of a a Lead Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Java Developer at IBM is $6,957 per year or $3 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $8,273 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $5,640 (25th percentile) and $8,273 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by IBM Lead Java Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.