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Lead Systems Engineer

Average Mid-Career Lead Systems Engineer with Engineering Design Skills Salary in United Kingdom

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£47,166
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (GBP)
25%
£41k
MEDIAN
£47k
75%
£52k

The average salary for a Lead Systems Engineer is £47,166 in 2025

Base Salary
£41k - £52k
Bonus
£0 - £2k
Total Pay
£42k - £53k
(last updated Jan 13 2021)
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What Do Lead Systems Engineers Do?

Lead Systems Engineer Tasks
  • Oversee the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects.
  • Provide technical direction in-line with business goals.
  • Train, mentor, and support systems engineers.
  • Install, configure and upgrade and enhancements to software/hardware/network systems.
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Common Health Benefits for a Lead Systems Engineer

Medical
100%
Dental
60%
Vision
40%

Gender Breakdown for Lead Systems Engineers

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Lead Systems Engineers

What is the highest pay for Lead Systems Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Lead Systems Engineer is £NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Lead Systems Engineers?

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How can Lead Systems Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Lead Systems Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Lead Systems Engineer that oversees more junior Lead Systems Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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