VMware employees working as Lead Applications Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 40% lower than the average of Lead Applications Developer professionals at VMware worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Applications Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,761 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,019 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Applications Developer at VMware is $164,124 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,125 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $135,019 (25th percentile) and $201,873 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by VMware Lead Applications Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Lead Applications Developer professionals typically earn between $65 and $97 per hour.
Lead Applications Developer professionals typically earn between $11,252 and $16,823 monthly.