Java Lead Salaries
How much does a Java Lead make?
Total pay range
$136K - $250K/yr
$181K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$88K - $160K/yrBase pay
$48K - $90K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Java Leads
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Recent salaries shared by Java Lead
10 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Java Lead
4-6 years
$138K/yr
$138K • $0
McLean, VA
submitted on Sep 25, 2024
$138K/yr
$138K • $0
Java Lead
15+ years
$133K/yr
$133K • $0
Plano, TX
submitted on May 17, 2023
$133K/yr
$133K • $0
Java Lead
15+ years
$117K - $135K/yr
Plano, TX
submitted on Apr 19, 2023
$117K - $135K/yr
Java Lead
10-14 years
$205K - $236K/yr
Herndon, VA
submitted on Jan 16, 2023
$205K - $236K/yr
Java Lead
10-14 years
$100K/yr
$100K • $0
Jacksonville, FL
submitted on Jan 8, 2023
$100K/yr
$100K • $0
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Java Lead
15+ years
$148K - $172K/yr
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Nov 30, 2022
$148K - $172K/yr
Java Lead
0-1 year
$128K - $149K/yr
Plano, TX
submitted on Jul 18, 2022
$128K - $149K/yr
Java Lead
10-14 years
$120K - $140K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Mar 22, 2022
$120K - $140K/yr
Java Lead
10-14 years
$95K - $110K/yr
Brentwood, TN
submitted on Jan 20, 2022
$95K - $110K/yr
Java Lead
7-9 years
$155K - $181K/yr
Baltimore, MD
submitted on Dec 7, 2020
$155K - $181K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Java Lead salaries
How much does a Java Lead in United States make?
The average salary for a Java Lead is $180,736 per year or $87 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $329,335 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $135,552 (25th percentile) and $249,511 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 55 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Lead employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Java Lead in United States?
The highest salary for a Java Lead in United States is $249,511 per year, $20,793 per month or $120 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Java Lead in United States?
The lowest salary for a Java Lead in United States is $135,552 per year, $11,296 per month or $65 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Java Lead?
The salary trajectory of a Java Lead ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,317 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,534 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.