Lead Developer Salary in Trenton, New Jersey

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How much does a Lead Developer make in Trenton, NJ? The average Lead Developer salary in Trenton, NJ is $163,423 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $145,381 and $184,377. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Lead Developer with Security Clearance
Alpha Omega Integration LLC - VIENNA , VA
Job Title: Lead Developer. Clearance Required: Public Trust - Federal Client requires US Citizenship. Work Location: Remote Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified L
- 2 days ago
Lead Embedded Tool Developer with Security Clearance
Two Six Technologies - ARLINGTON , VA
At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world's most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaborati
- 1 day ago
Lead Appian Developer with Security Clearance
HumanIT Solutions LLC - WASHINGTON , DC
Title Lead Appian Developer Clearance Requirements Public Trust Certification Requirements Location Washington, D.C. Description Clearance Requirements: Public
- 2 days ago
Lead CNO Software Developer with Security Clearance
ManTech International - AURORA , CO
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead CNO Software Developer to join our team in Aurora, CO. Responsibilities include, but are not limite
- 2 days ago
Senior Lead Training Developer with Security Clearance
MAG DS Corp dba MAG Aerospace - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND , MD
Position Summary MAG Aerospace is hiring for a senior Lead Training Developer who will oversee and manage all TSP and CBT development to ensure that these produ
- 2 days ago
Lead Salesforce Developer (REMOTE) with Security Clearance
ICF - RESTON , VA
Description ICF's Digital Modernization division is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, technology department, seeking a Lead Salesforce Developer to support re
- 2 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Developer in Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Lead Developer ranges from $145,381 to $184,377 with the average base salary of $163,423. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $156,024 to $203,114 with the average total cash compensation of $177,061.

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About Trenton, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) ....More

Trenton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lead Developer: Design, Programming, Software Development

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