The salary trajectory of a a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £51,256 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,508 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at Metaswitch is £78,303 per year or £38 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £133,392 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £61,313 (25th percentile) and £102,182 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Metaswitch Lead Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.