Developer Team Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Developer Team Lead make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Team Lead in the United States is $151,971 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

However, a Developer Team Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,295
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $139,891 to $163,133
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $128,893

Key Factors That Influence Developer Team Lead Salaries

A Developer Team Lead's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Developer Team Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Developer Team Lead's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $86,806
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,625
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,083
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $153,891
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,645
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
UI Designer II less than 1 year $86,806
UI Designer III 1-2 years $111,625
UI Designer IV 2-4 years $135,083
UI Designer V 5-8 years $153,891
Developer Team Lead over 8 years $149,645

Top Paying Cities for Developer Team Lead

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $191,681
  • San Francisco: $189,582
  • Oakland: $185,587

Developer Team Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Developer Team Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 10% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 5% above the average. In contrast, Developer Team Lead positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Developer Team Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Developer Team Lead

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense $159,570 $77.0 5%
Business Services $159,570 $77.0 5%
Construction $159,570 $77.0 5%
Energy & Utilities $159,570 $77.0 5%
Healthcare $159,570 $77.0 5%

Developer Team Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Developer Team Lead's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$139,891
Average $151,971/year
$163,133
$11,658
Average $12,664/month
$13,594
$2,690
Average $2,923/week
$3,137
$67
Average $73/hour
$78
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $163,133 $13,594 $3,137 $78
Average $151,971 $12,664 $2,923 $73
25th Percentile $139,891 $11,658 $2,690 $67

Most common benefits for Developer Team Lead

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Developer Team Lead

Here are companies hiring for Developer Team Lead and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Developer Team Lead Job

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    Potbelly Sandwich Shop | Ashburn, VA

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FAQ about Developer Team Lead

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Developer Team Lead?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Developer Team Lead roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

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