As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead in the United Kingdom is $99,425, with an hourly rate of $48, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $87,752 to $114,531, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $87,752
50TH(Median)   $99,425
75TH   $114,531
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary $87,752 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary $99,425 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary $114,531 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 $99,425 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $48, a monthly salary of about $8,285, and a weekly pay of around $1,912. 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 $88,274 - $95,592, while Intermediate make $89,320 - $96,463, Senior earn $90,365 - $97,334, Specialist earn $93,675 - $100,552, Expert can reach $99,876 - $108,669 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead $93,327
Intermediate Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead $94,198
Senior Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead $95,069
Specialist Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead $98,205
Expert Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead $105,512
$93,327 0 yr
$94,198 < 2 yrs
$95,069 2-4 yrs
$98,205 5-8 yrs
$105,512 > 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 $107,379 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $100,163, and Manchester pays around $95,303 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 $71,580. And an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead earns an average annual salary of $99,425.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Lead Software Engineer
$56,963
$85,216
Lead Systems Engineer
$60,547
$87,759
Software Engineer - Project Lead
$62,741
$94,210
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead
$66,682
$103,253
Hardware Engineer - Project Lead
$69,361
$92,981

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