50% of professionals earn between £49,000 - £80,000 GBP
The median salary is £70,000
The average salary for a Lead Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 67,938 - GBP 79,798 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 77,500 per year, based on 10,121 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lead Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds. London leads with 1,848 job openings.
Leading employers for Lead Engineer roles in United Kingdom include JPMorganChase, Jobster, hackajob, Jobs via eFinancialCareers, Energy Job Search.
Explore 10,121 Lead Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.