The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £51,256 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at Ignite Insurance Systems is £229,358 per year or £110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £360,072 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £183,148 (25th percentile) and £292,140 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Ignite Insurance Systems Lead Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.