As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer - Project Lead in Manchester, UK is £76,483, with an hourly rate of £37, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £68,623 to £86,835, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £68,623
50TH(Median)   £76,483
75TH   £86,835
Software Engineer - Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer - Project Lead Salary £68,623 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer - Project Lead Salary £76,483 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer - Project Lead Salary £86,835 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 £76,483 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £37, a monthly salary of about £6,374, and a weekly pay of around £1,471. 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 £68,975 - £73,902, while Intermediate make £69,678 - £74,488, Senior earn £70,382 - £75,075, Specialist earn £72,611 - £77,255, Expert can reach £76,792 - £82,818 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer - Project Lead £72,377
Intermediate Level Software Engineer - Project Lead £72,963
Senior Level Software Engineer - Project Lead £73,550
Specialist Level Software Engineer - Project Lead £75,661
Expert Level Software Engineer - Project Lead £80,655
£72,377 0 yr
£72,963 < 2 yrs
£73,550 2-4 yrs
£75,661 5-8 yrs
£80,655 > 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 £55,095. And a Software Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £79,790.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer - Project Lead Manchester, UK
£43,794
£65,759
Lead Software Engineer Manchester, UK
£39,761
£59,481
Electronics Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Manchester, UK
£35,387
£59,914
Software Engineer IV Manchester, UK
£43,778
£65,735
Design Engineer - Project Lead Manchester, UK
£32,509
£52,350

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