The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer Lead 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 Software Engineer Lead at Ignite Insurance Systems is £214,178 per year or £103 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £321,180 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £175,916 (25th percentile) and £266,110 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Ignite Insurance Systems Software Engineer Lead professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.