Lead Python Developer

Lead Python Developer Salary

$103.5K

$155K

$193.5K

$156,127

/year

$75.06

/hour

Lead Python Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$156,127

Columbus

Ohio

$150,803

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    How much does a Lead Python Developer make?

    As of Jun 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Lead Python Developer in the United States is $156,127 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $75.06 an hour. This is the equivalent of $3,002/week or $13,010/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $193,500 and as low as $103,500, the majority of Lead Python Developer salaries currently range between $140,000 (25th percentile) to $172,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $187,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Lead Python Developer varies greatly (by as much as 32000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Lead Python Developer in your area makes on average $150,803 per year, or $5,324 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $156,127. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Lead Python Developer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Lead Python Developer 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 Lead Python Developer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Lead Python Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $31,956 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $37,548 (24.0%) above the $156,127 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Livermore, CA, , 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 Lead Python Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $193,675

    $93.11

    Berkeley, CA

    $191,168

    $91.91

    Sitka, AK

    $188,083

    $90.42

    Los Altos, CA

    $184,609

    $88.75

    Mountain View, CA

    $184,180

    $88.55

    Palo Alto, CA

    $183,994

    $88.46

    Menlo Park, CA

    $183,979

    $88.45

    San Francisco, CA

    $183,945

    $88.44

    Santa Clara, CA

    $183,302

    $88.13

    Livermore, CA

    $183,135

    $88.05

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Lead Python Developer Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Lead Python Developer job category, we found that Sr Solutions Engineer jobs have average salaries similar than Lead Python Developer jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Sr Solutions Engineer

    $127,824

    $61.45

    Linux Infrastructure Engineer

    $127,066

    $61.09

    3Rd Class Power Engineer

    $125,176

    $60.18

    Strategy Engineer

    $103,684

    $49.85

    Mysql Database Developer

    $74,280

    $35.71

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Lead Python Developer salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $156,127 per year or $75.06 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.