The salary trajectory of a a Lead Java Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $80,136 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 Engineer at EPAM Systems is $113,489 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $178,399 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $91,588 (25th percentile) and $142,685 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by EPAM Systems Lead Java Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.