Lead Java Developer Salaries
Lead Java Developer salaries in San Francisco, CA, United States
Base pay
US$129K - US$192K/yr
US$158K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
US$36K/yrAverage
US$27K - US$50K/yrRange
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Recent salaries shared by Lead Java Developer
9 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
$142K/yr
$142K • $0
Calgary, AB
submitted on Oct 18, 2025
$142K/yr
$142K • $0
Lead Java Developer
15+ Years
$131K/yr
$130K • $1K
Calgary, AB
submitted on Apr 26, 2025
$131K/yr
$130K • $1K
Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Toronto, ON
submitted on Jul 24, 2024
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
$184K/yr
$174K • $10K
Waterloo, ON
submitted on Jan 23, 2024
$184K/yr
$174K • $10K
Lead Java Developer
7-9 Years
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
Montreal, QC
submitted on Jun 8, 2023
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
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Lead Java Developer
4-6 Years
$89K - $104K/yr
Toronto, ON
submitted on Mar 28, 2022
$89K - $104K/yr
Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
$123K - $143K/yr
Toronto, ON
submitted on Mar 26, 2021
$123K - $143K/yr
Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
$97K - $113K/yr
Toronto, ON
submitted on Mar 10, 2021
$97K - $113K/yr
Lead Java Developer
7-9 Years
$100K - $117K/yr
Montreal, QC
submitted on Sep 16, 2020
$100K - $117K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Lead Java Developer salaries
How much does a Lead Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States make?
The average salary for a Lead Java Developer is US$193,087 per year or US$93 per hour in San Francisco, CA, United States, which is 67% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$293,769 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in San Francisco, CA, United States is between US$156,121 (25th percentile) and US$241,473 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 7 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Java Developer employees in San Francisco, CA, United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States?
The highest salary for a Lead Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is US$241,473 per year, US$20,123 per month or US$116 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Lead Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States?
The lowest salary for a Lead Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is US$156,121 per year, US$13,010 per month or US$75 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Lead Java Developer?
The salary trajectory of a Lead Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at US$80,117 per year (estimate) and goes up to US$155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.