Lead Backend Developer Salaries

Lead Backend Developer salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£53K - £91K/yr
£70K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£7K/yrAverage
£3K - £20K/yrRange
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Last updated 7 Jul 202615 Salaries submitted
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14 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Lead Backend Developer
1-3 Years
£61K/yr
£56K • £5K
London, England
£61K/yr
£56K • £5K
Lead Backend Developer
1-3 Years
£59K/yr
£59K • £0
London, England
£59K/yr
£59K • £0
Lead Backend Developer
10-14 Years
£76K/yr
£76K • £0
Northwich, England
£76K/yr
£76K • £0
Lead Backend Developer
10-14 Years
£114K - £132K/yr
London, England
£114K - £132K/yr
Lead Backend Developer
10-14 Years
£148K - £172K/yr
London, England
£148K - £172K/yr
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Lead Backend Developer
4-6 Years
£86K/yr
£52K • £34K
London, England
£86K/yr
£52K • £34K
Lead Backend Developer
7-9 Years
£65K - £75K/yr
Derby, England
£65K - £75K/yr
Lead Backend Developer
4-6 Years
£110K - £129K/yr
London, England
£110K - £129K/yr
Lead Backend Developer
15+ Years
£53K - £62K/yr
Chorley, England
£53K - £62K/yr
Lead Backend Developer
15+ Years
£60K - £70K/yr
London, England
£60K - £70K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Lead Backend Developer salaries

The average salary for a Lead Backend Developer is £76,949 per year or £37 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £166,828 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £55,845 (25th percentile) and £111,427 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 15 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Backend Developer employees in United Kingdom as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Lead Backend Developer in United Kingdom is £111,427 per year, £9,286 per month or £54 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Lead Backend Developer in United Kingdom is £55,845 per year, £4,654 per month or £27 per hour.
About 75.24% of Lead Backend Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £7,423 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Lead Backend Developer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Lead Backend Developer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £42,833 and £166,828 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £76,949 following the average career path of a Lead Backend Developer.