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.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Developer at IRIS Software Group is £182,679 per year or £88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £284,685 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £146,012 (25th percentile) and £231,548 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by IRIS Software Group Lead Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.