As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Design Engineer - Project Lead in the United Kingdom is £64,100, with an hourly rate of £31, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £55,000 to £71,800, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £55,000
50TH(Median)   £64,100
75TH   £71,800
Design Engineer - Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Design Engineer - Project Lead Salary £55,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Design Engineer - Project Lead Salary £64,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Design Engineer - Project Lead Salary £71,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Design Engineer - Project Lead Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Design Engineer - Project Lead salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Design Engineer - Project Lead is about £64,100 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £31, a monthly salary of about £5,342, and a weekly pay of around £1,233. Click the switch button below to see more details about Design Engineer - Project Lead hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Design Engineer - Project Leads Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Design Engineer - Project Lead's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £55,407 - £61,112, while Intermediate make £56,222 - £61,791, Senior earn £57,037 - £62,470, Specialist earn £59,618 - £64,675, Expert can reach £64,330 - £68,812 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Design Engineer - Project Lead £59,346
Intermediate Level Design Engineer - Project Lead £60,025
Senior Level Design Engineer - Project Lead £60,704
Specialist Level Design Engineer - Project Lead £63,149
Expert Level Design Engineer - Project Lead £67,203
£59,346 0 yr
£60,025 < 2 yrs
£60,704 2-4 yrs
£63,149 5-8 yrs
£67,203 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 5%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Design Engineer - Project Lead?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Design Engineer - Project Lead are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £69,228 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £64,576, and Manchester pays around £61,443 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Design Engineer - Project Lead or Design Engineer - Project Lead?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Design Engineer - Project Lead makes less than a Design Engineer - Project Lead. A Design Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £45,549. And a Design Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £64,100.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Design Engineer - Project Lead
£33,915
£54,614
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead
£48,557
£75,188
Hardware Engineer - Project Lead
£50,508
£67,708
Project Lead Mechanical Engineer
£44,678
£78,368
Design Engineer IV
£33,768
£54,377

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