Salary of Lead Developer in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Lead Developer earn?

£60,000 / Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £52,416 Average salary: £60,000 Maximum: £80,004

Minimum
£52,416 Average salary
£60,000 Maximum
£80,004

£5,000 / Monthly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £4,368 Average salary: £5,000 Maximum: £6,667

Minimum
£4,368 Average salary
£5,000 Maximum
£6,667

£167 / Daily
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £146 Average salary: £167 Maximum: £222

Minimum
£146 Average salary
£167 Maximum
£222

£31 / Hourly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £27 Average salary: £31 Maximum: £42

Minimum
£27 Average salary
£31 Maximum
£42

Salary data updated: July 2026

Salary of Lead Developer in United Kingdom

Lead Developer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Capenhurst, England, United Kingdom EA Technology Full-time

EA Technology is a well-established, positive culture-based company with innovation and creativity at our core. We are a...
Lead Developer

Found at: TheirStack GB - 2 weeks ago

Cardiff, Wales, WLS, United Kingdom Sadler Recruitment Full-time

**Role:** Lead Developer **Salary:** Salary based on experience (circa £70,000) **Location:** Central Cardiff (5 days...
Lead Developer

3 days ago

greater london, england, United Kingdom, England Government Digital Service Full-time £60,000 - £80,000

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and...

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FAQ - Lead Developer

The average salary for Lead Developer is GBP60,000 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 10000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Lead Developer in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Lead Developer per year in United Kingdom is GBP52,416

The highest salary for Lead Developer per year in United Kingdom is GBP80,004

Data updated: July 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.