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The average salary for Lead Developer is $152,949 per year or $74 per hour, with top earners making up to $261,559 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $116,103 (25th percentile) to $203,676 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2551 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Developer employees.
The highest salary for Lead Developer is $203,676 per year, $16,973 per month or $98 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Developer is $116,103 per year, $9,675 per month or $56 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,359 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,003 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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The top 5 paying industries for Lead Developer in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $164,607, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $159,474, Financial Services with a median total pay of $156,234, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $153,917, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $147,000.
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