As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer - Project Lead in the United Kingdom is £79,790, with an hourly rate of £38, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £71,590 to £90,590, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £71,590
50TH(Median)   £79,790
75TH   £90,590
Software Engineer - Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer - Project Lead Salary £71,590 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer - Project Lead Salary £79,790 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer - Project Lead Salary £90,590 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineer - Project Lead salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineer - Project Lead is about £79,790 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £38, a monthly salary of about £6,649, and a weekly pay of around £1,534. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineer - Project Lead hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Engineer - Project Lead's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £71,957 - £77,097, while Intermediate make £72,691 - £77,709, Senior earn £73,426 - £78,321, Specialist earn £75,751 - £80,596, Expert can reach £80,112 - £86,399 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer - Project Lead £75,506
Intermediate Level Software Engineer - Project Lead £76,118
Senior Level Software Engineer - Project Lead £76,730
Specialist Level Software Engineer - Project Lead £78,933
Expert Level Software Engineer - Project Lead £84,142
£75,506 0 yr
£76,118 < 2 yrs
£76,730 2-4 yrs
£78,933 5-8 yrs
£84,142 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Engineer - Project Lead are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £86,173 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £80,383, and Manchester pays around £76,483 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineer - Project Lead makes less than a Software Engineer - Project Lead. A Software Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £57,477. And a Software Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £79,790.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer - Project Lead
£45,688
£68,603
Lead Software Engineer
£41,480
£62,053
Electronics Engineer Specialist/Project Lead
£36,918
£62,504
Software Engineer IV
£45,671
£68,578
Design Engineer - Project Lead
£33,915
£54,614

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