As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Management Director in the United Kingdom is £120,562, with an hourly rate of £58, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £111,778 to £134,882, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £111,778
50TH(Median)   £120,562
75TH   £134,882
Project Management Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Project Management Director Salary £111,778 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Project Management Director Salary £120,562 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Project Management Director Salary £134,882 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Project Management Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Project Management Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Project Management Director is about £120,562 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £58, a monthly salary of about £10,047, and a weekly pay of around £2,319. Click the switch button below to see more details about Project Management Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Project Management Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Project Management Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £111,385 - £117,022, while Intermediate make £112,171 - £117,678, Senior earn £113,745 - £118,989, Specialist earn £115,187 - £120,300, Expert can reach £117,678 - £123,768 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Management Director £115,187
Intermediate Level Project Management Director £115,973
Senior Level Project Management Director £117,284
Specialist Level Project Management Director £118,595
Expert Level Project Management Director £120,989
£115,187 0 yr
£115,973 < 2 yrs
£117,284 2-4 yrs
£118,595 5-8 yrs
£120,989 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 0%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Project Management Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Project Management Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £130,207 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £121,458, and Manchester pays around £115,565 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Internal Project Management Director or Project Management Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Internal Project Management Director makes less than a Project Management Director. A Internal Project Management Director earns an average annual salary of £104,854. And a Project Management Director earns an average annual salary of £120,562.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Internal Project Management Director
£81,702
£129,875
Project Strategy and Management Director
£82,312
£130,845
Program Management Office Director
£54,410
£65,226
Program/Project Management Office (PMO) Director
£54,391
£65,203

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