Lead Python Developer Salary in Newport News, Virginia

How much does a Lead Python Developer make in Newport News, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Python Developer in Newport News, VA is $128,563. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,673 to $140,350, with most professionals earning between $105,848 and $151,082.

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What is a Lead Python Developer?

As a Lead Python Developer, your primary responsibility will be to lead a team of Python developers in designing, developing, and implementing software solutions using the Python programming language. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and creating technical specifications to coding, testing, and deployment. Additionally, you will be expected to mentor and guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure that best practices and coding standards are followed. You will also collaborate with other teams, such as product management and quality assurance, to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software products. Strong technical skills in Python, as well as leadership and communication abilities, are essential for this role.

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Common responsibilities of a Lead Python Developer

Conduct code reviews, provide technical feedback, and enforce coding standards to maintain high-quality codebase.

September 04, 2023

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and timelines, and ensure alignment with business goals.

September 08, 2023

Act as a technical liaison between the development team and other departments, communicating project status, risks, and dependencies.

September 21, 2023

Lead and manage a team of Python developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure successful project delivery.

October 06, 2023

Stay updated with the latest Python trends, tools, and technologies, and incorporate best practices into the development process.

October 21, 2023

Design, develop, and maintain complex Python applications and systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

October 24, 2023

Contribute to architectural decisions, system design, and technology selection to meet project requirements and future scalability.

October 25, 2023

Identify and address technical challenges, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities in Python applications.

November 04, 2023

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to prioritize features, plan sprints, and deliver high-quality software solutions.

November 11, 2023

Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new Python developers, assessing technical skills and cultural fit for the team.

November 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Python Developer in Newport News, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

116673

140350

128563

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

122795

150831

136287

What is the average salary for Lead Python Developer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Python Developer in Newport News, VA. The base salary for Lead Python Developer ranges from $116,673 to $140,350 with the average base salary of $128,563. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,795 to $150,831 with the average total cash compensation of $136,287.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$128,563	$116,673 - $140,350
Bonus	$7,724	$6,122 - $10,481
Total Pay	$136,287	$122,795 - $150,831

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Python Developer Salary Near Newport News, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,673 - $140,350	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,412 - $140,036	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,412 - $140,036	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,226 - $139,813	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,263 - $139,857	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,274 - $142,276	COMPARE TO Newport News, VA

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About Newport News, Virginia

Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km2), of which 69 square miles (180 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (42.4%) is water. The city is located at the Peninsula side of Hampton Roads in the Tidewater region of Virginia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the nation with...

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