How much does a Lead Developer make in Waterloo, IA? The average Lead Developer salary in Waterloo, IA is $140,991 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $125,425 and $159,069. 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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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
- 1 day ago
HigherEchelon - HUNTSVILLE , AL
Senior Lead Developer Location: Huntsville, AL / Hybrid Remote Description: Seeking a Senior Lead Developer with extensive experience in full-stack Java develop
- Today
Cornerstone Defense - ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION , MD
Title: Lead Software Developer Location: Annapolis Junction, MD *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply * Compensation Range: $225k - $245k Comp
- Today
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
- Today
Job Description: AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal
- Today
Booz Allen Hamilton - ARLINGTON , VA
Job Number: R0215967 Back End Developer, Lead The Opportunity: As a back-end developer, you know that a good site or system needs the right combination of clean
- Today

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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 Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Lead Developer ranges from $125,425 to $159,069 with the average base salary of $140,991. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,607 to $175,233 with the average total cash compensation of $152,756.

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About Waterloo, Iowa    Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

Waterloo, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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