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The average salary for a Lead Java Developer is US$168,539 per year or US$81 per hour in Remote, which is 140% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$265,593 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Remote is between US$133,672 (25th percentile) and US$214,801 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 0 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Java Developer employees in Remote as of Jul 2026.
The highest salary for a Lead Java Developer in Remote is US$214,801 per year, US$17,900 per month or US$103 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Lead Java Developer in Remote is US$133,672 per year, US$11,139 per month or US$64 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at US$43,440 per year (estimate) and goes up to US$89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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