The salary trajectory of a a Lead Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £43,422 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Java Developer at Capgemini Engineering is £70,150 per year or £34 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £115,365 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £54,640 (25th percentile) and £90,767 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Capgemini Engineering Lead Java Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.