As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Manager I in the United Kingdom is £43,343, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £37,932 to £49,723, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £37,932
50TH(Median)   £43,343
75TH   £49,723
Project Manager I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Project Manager I Salary £37,932 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Project Manager I Salary £43,343 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Project Manager I Salary £49,723 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Project Manager I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Project Manager I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Project Manager I is about £43,343 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,612, and a weekly pay of around £834. Click the switch button below to see more details about Project Manager I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Project Manager Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Project Manager I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £39,143 - £42,374, while Intermediate make £39,386 - £42,535, Senior earn £41,324 - £44,486, Specialist earn £43,181 - £46,676, Expert can reach £43,343 - £46,962 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Manager I £41,324
Intermediate Level Project Manager I £41,566
Senior Level Project Manager I £43,343
Specialist Level Project Manager I £45,438
Expert Level Project Manager I £45,724
£41,324 0 yr
£41,566 < 2 yrs
£43,343 2-4 yrs
£45,438 5-8 yrs
£45,724 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Project Manager I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Project Manager I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £46,810 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £43,665, and Manchester pays around £41,546 annually.

Which Job Pays More: IT Project Manager I or Project Manager I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a IT Project Manager I makes less than a Project Manager I. A IT Project Manager I earns an average annual salary of £40,837. And a Project Manager I earns an average annual salary of £43,343.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
IT Project Manager I
£36,337
£46,263
Technology Project Manager I
£36,240
£46,140
Project Control Manager I
£35,744
£56,083
IT Project Engineer I
£27,631
£51,054

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