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Lead Linux Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£72,500 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£57,000 £72,500 £123,500

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead Linux Engineer in United Kingdom is £72,500 per year as of July 2026, based on 21 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £57,000, while senior specialists can earn up to £123,500. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £670 per day.

Salary Trend

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

📊 Salary Histogram

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

📊 Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	406	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Lead Linux Engineer	21	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	15	0	0
Entry Level	£57,000
Junior	£57,000
Median Salary	£72,500
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£100,000
Expert / Top Earners	£123,500

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