What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Java Tech Lead?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Java Tech Lead jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK (20.5% above average), followed by San Francisco, CA and Sunnyvale, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sitka, AK $154,932 $12,911 $2,979 $74.49 San Francisco, CA $151,523 $12,626 $2,913 $72.85 Sunnyvale, CA $150,942 $12,578 $2,902 $72.57 San Jose, CA $150,728 $12,560 $2,898 $72.47 Waimea, HI $150,001 $12,500 $2,884 $72.12 Foster City, CA $149,895 $12,491 $2,882 $72.06 Santa Clara, CA $149,870 $12,489 $2,882 $72.05 Daly City, CA $149,018 $12,418 $2,865 $71.64 Issaquah, WA $148,314 $12,359 $2,852 $71.30 Pennington County, SD $148,192 $12,349 $2,849 $71.25

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Q: How much does a Java Tech Lead make?

The average annual pay for a java tech lead in the United States is $128,609 a year — that works out to approximately $61.83 an hour. The middle 80% of Java Tech Leads earn between $101,000 (10th percentile) and $156,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Java Tech Lead Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Java Tech Lead in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Lead Java Developer at $5,379 (4.2%) above Java Tech Lead. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Lead Java Developer $133,988 $11,165 $2,576 $64.42 Senior Java Developer $130,681 $10,890 $2,513 $62.83 Java Engineer $125,681 $10,473 $2,416 $60.42 Java Full Stack $120,804 $10,067 $2,323 $58.08 Java Programmer $114,770 $9,564 $2,207 $55.18

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Java Tech Lead Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$128,609

Columbus

Ohio

$124,223

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How much does a Java Tech Lead make?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Java Tech Lead in the United States is $128,609 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $61.83 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,473/week or $10,717/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $168,500 and as low as $43,000, the majority of Java Tech Lead salaries currently range between $115,000 (25th percentile) to $141,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $156,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Java Tech Lead varies greatly (by as much as 26000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Java Tech Lead in your area makes on average $124,223 per year, or $4,386 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $128,609. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Java Tech Lead salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Java Tech Lead jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Java Tech Lead Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Java Tech Lead job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK, , with San Francisco, CA, and Sunnyvale, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, CA, beats the national average by $22,333 (17.4%), and Sitka, AK, furthers that trend with another $26,323 (20.5%) above the $128,609 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Java Tech Lead appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Sitka, AK, and Pennington County, SD, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Java Tech Lead role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sitka, AK	$154,932	$12,911	$2,979	$74.49
San Francisco, CA	$151,523	$12,626	$2,913	$72.85
Sunnyvale, CA	$150,942	$12,578	$2,902	$72.57
San Jose, CA	$150,728	$12,560	$2,898	$72.47
Waimea, HI	$150,001	$12,500	$2,884	$72.12
Foster City, CA	$149,895	$12,491	$2,882	$72.06
Santa Clara, CA	$149,870	$12,489	$2,882	$72.05
Daly City, CA	$149,018	$12,418	$2,865	$71.64
Issaquah, WA	$148,314	$12,359	$2,852	$71.30
Pennington County, SD	$148,192	$12,349	$2,849	$71.25

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Java Tech Lead Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Java Tech Lead category.

For example Lead Java Developer jobs pay as much as $5,379 (4.2%) more than the average Java Tech Lead salary of $128,609. If you're qualified, finding work as a Lead Java Developer may help you make more money than that of the average Java Tech Lead position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Lead Java Developer	$133,988	$11,165	$2,576	$64.42
Senior Java Developer	$130,681	$10,890	$2,513	$62.83
Java Engineer	$125,681	$10,473	$2,416	$60.42
Java Full Stack	$120,804	$10,067	$2,323	$58.08
Java Programmer	$114,770	$9,564	$2,207	$55.18

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Infographic detailing Java Tech Lead salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $128,609 per year or $61.83 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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