The salary trajectory of a Lead Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,611 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,372 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Java Developer at Populus Group is $168,655 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $265,804 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,755 (25th percentile) and $214,960 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Populus Group Lead Java Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Java Developer professionals typically earn between $64 and $103 per hour.
Lead Java Developer professionals typically earn between $11,146 and $17,913 monthly.