The salary trajectory of a a Lead Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $80,068 per year (estimate) and goes up to $155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Java Developer at EPAM Systems is $115,420 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $190,480 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $91,714 (25th percentile) and $148,140 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by EPAM Systems Lead Java Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.