What skills are most in demand for Lead Embedded Systems Engineer roles?

The top skills required for Lead Embedded Systems Engineer positions include various technical skills.

Lead Embedded Systems Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£58,279 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£47,500 £58,279 £70,000

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer in United Kingdom is £58,279 per year as of July 2026, based on 14 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £47,500, while senior specialists can earn up to £70,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £380 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Lead Embedded Systems Engineer.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Lead Embedded Systems Engineer over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Lead Embedded Systems Engineer in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	452	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Lead Embedded Systems Engineer	14	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	10	0	0
Entry Level	£47,500
Junior	£50,000
Median Salary	£58,279
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£70,000
Expert / Top Earners	£70,000

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	Action
i2c	16%	Learn This
embedded software development	22%	Learn This
C++	16%	Learn This
spi	20%	Learn This
embedded linux	20%	Learn This
Git	15%	Learn This
rtos	15%	Learn This
device drivers	15%	Learn This
embedded systems	15%	Learn This
Docker	15%	Learn This
uart	15%	Learn This