As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead in the United Kingdom is £72,400, with an hourly rate of £35, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £63,900 to £83,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £63,900
50TH(Median)   £72,400
75TH   £83,400
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary £63,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary £72,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary £83,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead is about £72,400 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £35, a monthly salary of about £6,033, and a weekly pay of around £1,392. Click the switch button below to see more details about Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £64,281 - £69,609, while Intermediate make £65,042 - £70,243, Senior earn £65,803 - £70,878, Specialist earn £68,213 - £73,221, Expert can reach £72,728 - £79,131 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead £67,960
Intermediate Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead £68,594
Senior Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead £69,228
Specialist Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead £71,512
Expert Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead £76,833
£67,960 0 yr
£68,594 < 2 yrs
£69,228 2-4 yrs
£71,512 5-8 yrs
£76,833 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £78,192 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £72,938, and Manchester pays around £69,399 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Lead Software Engineer or Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Lead Software Engineer makes less than an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead. An Lead Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of £52,124. And an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £72,400.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Lead Software Engineer
£41,480
£62,053
Lead Systems Engineer
£44,090
£63,906
Software Engineer - Project Lead
£45,688
£68,603
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead
£48,557
£75,188
Hardware Engineer - Project Lead
£50,508
£67,708

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