The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Lead 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 Software Engineering Lead at Booking.com is £260,071 per year or £125 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £415,799 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £206,111 (25th percentile) and £334,835 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 64 salaries submitted by Booking.com Software Engineering Lead professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.