The salary trajectory of a Lead Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,773 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,366 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Java Developer at Northern Trust is $168,985 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $266,435 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,984 (25th percentile) and $215,428 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Northern Trust Lead Java Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Java Developer professionals typically earn between $64 and $104 per hour.
Lead Java Developer professionals typically earn between $11,165 and $17,952 monthly.