Technical Java Lead Developer Salaries

How much does a Technical Java Lead Developer make?

Total pay range
$132K - $225K/yr
$171K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$102K - $168K/yrBase pay
$31K - $57K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top paying industry for a Technical Java Lead Developer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $135,640.
The top paying company in Information Technology for Technical Java Lead Developer is Vitech Systems Group.

Information Technology

$135,640

Information Technology

The top paying company in Information Technology for Technical Java Lead Developer is Vitech Systems Group.

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Technical Java Lead Developer
4-6 years
$136K - $158K/yr
Jacksonville, FL
$136K - $158K/yr
Technical Java Lead Developer
4-6 years
$105K - $123K/yr
Saint Joseph, MI
$105K - $123K/yr
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10-14 years
$134K - $156K/yr
New York, NY
$134K - $156K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Technical Java Lead Developer salaries

The average salary for a Technical Java Lead Developer is $171,430 per year or $82 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $284,441 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $132,393 (25th percentile) and $224,749 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 14 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Technical Java Lead Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Technical Java Lead Developer in United States is $224,749 per year, $18,729 per month or $108 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Technical Java Lead Developer in United States is $132,393 per year, $11,033 per month or $64 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Technical Java Lead Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,334 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,639 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.