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.

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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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Skills to Boost a Project Manager I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Project Manager I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Project Management can lead to a 21% salary raise, while strong PowerPoint skills boost pay by a 1%. Even Scrum can result in a 1% salary increase.

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Project Management
Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
PowerPoint
A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
Scrum
Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Project Manager I field include Project Management (21%), PowerPoint (1%), Scrum (1%), Business Development (1%), and Project Delivery (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Project Management £52,445
Project Management
£52,445
21%
PowerPoint £43,776
PowerPoint
£43,776
1%
Scrum £43,776
Scrum
£43,776
1%
Business Development £43,776
Business Development
£43,776
1%
Project Delivery £43,776
Project Delivery
£43,776
1%
Project Management
0.22%
PowerPoint
1.07%
Scrum
5.81%
Business Development
7.42%
Project Delivery
3.12%

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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