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Project manager salary in United Kingdom (Updated 2026)

How much does a Project Manager make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£51,460

The average salary for a project manager is £51,460 per year in United Kingdom. 15k salaries reported, updated at 2 November 2026

Project Manager job openings in United Kingdom

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Graduate- Project Management
AWE3.2out of 5 stars.
Reading
£31,000 a year
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Project Manager in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
redwigwam
 
£208,000per year
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GE Vernova
 
£203,200per year
Mundipharma
 
£197,600per year
Robert Walters
 
£175,500per year
ISS Labour
 
£162,500per year
IQE
 
£143,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Project Managers near United Kingdom

  1. London
    £57,369 per year
  2. Birmingham
    £51,685 per year
  3. Bristol
    £50,033 per year
  4. Hereford
    £48,943 per year
  5. Southampton
    £48,696 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Project Manager

The average salary for a Project Manager is £51,460 per year in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 15k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 2 November 2026.

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Project Manager salaries typically range between a low of £34,499 and a high of £76,760 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Project Manager include London at £57,369 per year, Birmingham at £51,685 per year and Bristol at £50,033 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Project Manager include redwigwam ($208,000 per year) and GE Vernova ($203,200 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Project Manager salary compares to related positions:

  • Associate Project Manager: Average £43,701 per year
  • Entry Level Project Manager: Average £31,541 per year
  • Junior Project Manager: Average £34,121 per year
  • Lead Project Manager: Average £64,593 per year
  • Principal Project Manager: Average £64,348 per year
  • Senior Project Manager: Average £66,960 per year

How much do similar professions to Project Manager get paid in United Kingdom?

Associate Project Manager

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Average £43,701 per year

Entry Level Project Manager

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Average £31,541 per year

Principal Project Manager

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Average £64,348 per year