The salary trajectory of a a Lead Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,325 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Java Developer at Populus Group is $167,983 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $264,579 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,272 (25th percentile) and $214,034 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Populus Group Lead Java Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Lead Java Developer professionals typically earn between $64 and $103 per hour.
Lead Java Developer professionals typically earn between $11,106 and $17,836 monthly.