As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer in the United Kingdom is £75,379, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £64,391 to £87,281, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £64,391
50TH(Median)   £75,379
75TH   £87,281
Lead Infrastructure Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Lead Infrastructure Engineer Salary £64,391 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Lead Infrastructure Engineer Salary £75,379 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Lead Infrastructure Engineer Salary £87,281 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Lead Infrastructure Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Lead Infrastructure Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer is about £75,379 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,282, and a weekly pay of around £1,450. Click the switch button below to see more details about Lead Infrastructure Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Lead Infrastructure Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Lead Infrastructure Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £66,851 - £73,411, while Intermediate make £67,343 - £73,739, Senior earn £68,655 - £75,051, Specialist earn £71,279 - £77,511, Expert can reach £74,231 - £80,708 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Infrastructure Engineer £71,279
Intermediate Level Lead Infrastructure Engineer £71,771
Senior Level Lead Infrastructure Engineer £72,919
Specialist Level Lead Infrastructure Engineer £75,379
Expert Level Lead Infrastructure Engineer £78,399
£71,279 0 yr
£71,771 < 2 yrs
£72,919 2-4 yrs
£75,379 5-8 yrs
£78,399 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 5%
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 Lead Infrastructure Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Lead Infrastructure Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £81,409 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £75,939, and Manchester pays around £72,255 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Enterprise Infrastructure Architect IV or Lead Infrastructure Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Enterprise Infrastructure Architect IV makes less than a Lead Infrastructure Engineer. A Enterprise Infrastructure Architect IV earns an average annual salary of £58,342. And a Lead Infrastructure Engineer earns an average annual salary of £75,379.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect IV
£53,023
£63,682
Systems Infrastructure Design and Planning Engineer IV
£58,325
£82,989
Lead Software Engineer
£41,480
£62,053
Lead Systems Engineer
£44,090
£63,906
Software Engineer - Project Lead
£45,688
£68,603

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