As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hardware Engineer - Project Lead in the United Kingdom is £67,490, with an hourly rate of £32, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £60,890 to £73,990, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £60,890
50TH(Median)   £67,490
75TH   £73,990
Hardware Engineer - Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Hardware Engineer - Project Lead Salary £60,890 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Hardware Engineer - Project Lead Salary £67,490 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Hardware Engineer - Project Lead Salary £73,990 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Hardware Engineer - Project Lead salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Hardware Engineer - Project Lead is about £67,490 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £32, a monthly salary of about £5,624, and a weekly pay of around £1,298. Click the switch button below to see more details about Hardware Engineer - Project Lead hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Hardware Engineer - Project Lead's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £61,186 - £65,323, while Intermediate make £61,777 - £65,815, Senior earn £62,663 - £66,505, Specialist earn £65,027 - £68,654, Expert can reach £67,684 - £71,468 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Hardware Engineer - Project Lead £64,042
Intermediate Level Hardware Engineer - Project Lead £64,535
Senior Level Hardware Engineer - Project Lead £65,323
Specialist Level Hardware Engineer - Project Lead £67,490
Expert Level Hardware Engineer - Project Lead £70,109
£64,042 0 yr
£64,535 < 2 yrs
£65,323 2-4 yrs
£67,490 5-8 yrs
£70,109 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Hardware Engineer - Project Lead are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £72,889 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £67,991, and Manchester pays around £64,693 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Hardware Engineer - Project Lead makes less than a Hardware Engineer - Project Lead. A Hardware Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £58,753. And a Hardware Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £67,490.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Hardware Engineer - Project Lead
£50,508
£67,708
Hardware Engineer IV
£50,489
£67,683
Hardware Engineer III
£40,416
£67,115
Hardware Engineer V
£69,431
£87,696
Senior Hardware Engineer
£41,465
£68,866

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