The salary trajectory of a Java (J2EE) Lead Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,782 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,414 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Java (J2EE) Lead Developer at STA is $154,106 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $261,850 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $117,447 (25th percentile) and $204,577 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by STA Java (J2EE) Lead Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Java (J2EE) Lead Developer professionals typically earn between $56 and $98 per hour.
Java (J2EE) Lead Developer professionals typically earn between $9,787 and $17,048 monthly.