Lead Full Stack Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Full Stack Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Full Stack Developer in the United States is $148,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $168,409
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,876 to $159,077
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $129,816
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Lead Full Stack Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $159,077 $13,256 $3,059 $76
Average $148,827 $12,402 $2,862 $72
25th Percentile $138,876 $11,573 $2,671 $67
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Full Stack Developer Salaries

A Lead Full Stack Developer'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Full Stack Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Full Stack Developer'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): $147,445
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $147,860
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $148,827
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,933
  • Expert (over 8 years): $152,069
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Full Stack Developer$147,445
Intermediate Level Lead Full Stack Developer$147,860
Senior Level Lead Full Stack Developer$148,827
Specialist Level Lead Full Stack Developer$149,933
Expert Level Lead Full Stack Developer$152,069
$147,445 0 yr
$147,860 < 2 yrs
$148,827 2-4 yrs
$149,933 5-8 yrs
$152,069 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Lead Full Stack Developers

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: $187,715
  • San Francisco: $185,870
  • Oakland: $181,748

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Full Stack Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 10.71% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Application Support (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Applications support is a service that ensures the operational processes in a business run smoothly and enables users to conduct their business.
  • Azure (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
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Project Management 10.71%
Application Support 2.19%
Azure 1.22%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Lead Full Stack Developer's salary.
  • People Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Business Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
People Management
 $157,757
6%
Partnering
 $154,780
4%
Business Analysis
 $154,780
4%
Products and Services
 $153,292
3%
Alignment
 $153,292
3%
Change Management
 $153,292
3%
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How Education impacts a Lead Full Stack Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Full Stack Developers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Lead Full Stack Developer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $149,605 and $157,999).

Lead Full Stack Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Full Stack Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 5.1%
Associates 8.2%
Bachelors 58.2%
Masters 24.5%
Doctorate 1.0%
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Lead Full Stack Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Full Stack Developer'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.

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$138,876
Average $148,827/year
$159,077
$11,573
Average $12,402/month
$13,256
$2,671
Average $2,862/week
$3,059
$67
Average $72/hour
$76
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $159,077 $13,256 $3,059 $76
Average $148,827 $12,402 $2,862 $72
25th Percentile $138,876 $11,573 $2,671 $67

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Salary Trends for Lead Full Stack Developer

Salaries for a Lead Full Stack Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $140,626 in 2023 to around $135,194 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Full Stack Developer salary trends, .

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