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Lead Software Developer Salaries

Lead Software Developer salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£47K - £72K/yr
£58K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£5K/yrAverage
£2K - £11K/yrRange
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Last updated 5 Jun 2026287 Salaries submitted
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50 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 Software Developer
10-14 Years
£79K/yr
£79K • £0
Chester, England

submitted on 11 May 2026

£79K/yr
£79K • £0
Lead Software Developer
7-9 Years
£84K/yr
£76K • £8K
Reading, England

submitted on 28 Apr 2026

£84K/yr
£76K • £8K
Lead Software Developer
4-6 Years
£62K - £72K/yr
Chilworth, Surrey, South East England, England

submitted on 22 Apr 2026

£62K - £72K/yr
Lead Software Developer
7-9 Years
£28K - £32K/yr
Chorley, England

submitted on 9 Apr 2026

£28K - £32K/yr
Lead Software Developer
7-9 Years
£71K/yr
£71K • £0
London, England

submitted on 17 Feb 2026

£71K/yr
£71K • £0
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Lead Software Developer
10-14 Years
£149K/yr
£108K • £41K
London, England

submitted on 3 Feb 2026

£149K/yr
£108K • £41K
Lead Software Developer
7-9 Years
£38K - £45K/yr
Belfast, Northern Ireland

submitted on 22 Jan 2026

£38K - £45K/yr
Lead Software Developer
7-9 Years
£57K/yr
£57K • £0
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England

submitted on 20 Jan 2026

£57K/yr
£57K • £0
Lead Software Developer
10-14 Years
£83K - £97K/yr
London, England

submitted on 5 Jan 2026

£83K - £97K/yr
Lead Software Developer
15+ Years
£84K - £96K/yr
London, England

submitted on 28 Nov 2025

£84K - £96K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Lead Software Developer salaries

The average salary for a Lead Software Developer is £63,073 per year or £30 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £107,819 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £49,464 (25th percentile) and £82,315 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 287 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Software Developer employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Lead Software Developer in United Kingdom is £82,315 per year, £6,860 per month or £40 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Lead Software Developer in United Kingdom is £49,464 per year, £4,122 per month or £24 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £42,673 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 67.40% of Lead Software Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £4,870 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Lead Software Developer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Lead Software Developer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £40,244 and £107,819 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £63,073 following the average career path of a Lead Software Developer.
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