Starting salary for project managers in the UK 2026: a graduate's guide

Starting Salary for Project Managers in the UK: A Graduate's Guide

Project managers in the UK earn an average starting salary of £60,000, according to our data from 26 submissions. However, salaries can range from £27,000 to £105,000.

Regional Variations in UK Salary Data

Looking at regional data, we see that the North East has an overall average salary of £48,858, while the North West averages £44,837. This highlights the importance of considering regional factors when researching salaries.

Salary Variations for Project Managers in the UK

Our data also shows that project managers with different levels of experience have varying salaries. Junior project managers average £40,300, while senior project managers average £73,917. Director-level project managers, on the other hand, average £85,750.

Gender Pay Gap in the UK

Interestingly, our data reveals a significant gender pay gap in the UK, with female project managers averaging £64,778 compared to male project managers at £57,357. This highlights the importance of considering gender when researching salaries.

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